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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gervaso Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gervaso Ferreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gervaso Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sauna!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira wants to clinch
enabling Sauna to counter with a crisp jab.
Sauna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sauna lands with a hook. Ferreira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sauna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira is rocked!
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Sauna knocks Ferreira out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chael Sauna!
Chael Sauna 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Holla If Ya Hear Me!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Bitag has him pressed against the cage.
Bitag has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bitag is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Bitag is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bitag keeps moving.
Jones stands and steps away. Bitag gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bitag pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bitag has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Bitag is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Bitag extends an breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bitag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Bitag!
After the fight, Ben Bitag was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Tech N9ne-Worldwide Choppers. 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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144 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keita Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Keita Aoki has been cut.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller striking off his back but it's not causing Aoki any problems.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki's guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to keep Miller in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is sitting in close to Aoki's body. Aoki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Miller is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Miller is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keita Aoki!
Keita Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundgren comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Hamilton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brain Damage - Easy Star All-Stars. Dolph Lundgren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamilton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lundgren doesn't seem bothered though.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Lundgren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lundgren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolph Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Lundgren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Dolph Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lundgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lundgren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Lundgren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Lundgren pushes him off.
Hamilton finds Lundgren's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lundgren flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hamilton lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lundgren will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hamilton!
A less than humble Henry Hamilton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benzi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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132 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benzi Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominic Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato tries to clinch up.
Kato dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Kato's head and hops out.
Nelson shoots in but Kato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kato is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kato avoid being mounted?
Kato wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kato changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nelson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nelson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kato is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato is looking for submissions but instead, Nelson has regained full guard.
Kato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kato.
Kato trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Kato trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Benzi Kato has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Kato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Kato getting side control.
Kato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nelson wants to control but Kato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Kato is controlling him
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kato stalling.
Kato is looking to stall here but Nelson recovers full guard.
Nelson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kato rolls with it to try and escape but Nelson cranks on the arm and Kato is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominic Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between El Luan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Luan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamora counters with a good low kick that Luan was not able to check.
Luan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like El Luan has been cut.
Luan tries to clinch up
enabling Zamora to counter with a crisp jab.
Zamora closes the distance and pushes Luan back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zamora as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luan missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zamora.
Zamora lands a hook that snaps the head of Luan backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zamora.
Zamora lands with a right to the head.
Zamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zamora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luan backwards.
Zamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luan or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luan backwards.
Luan misses with an elbow over the top.
Zamora is working Luan over against the cage.
Zamora scores with a shoulder strike.
Zamora digs a right hand into Luan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luan's gas tank.
Luan is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Zamora - that landed with a thud.
Luan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zamora is defending well for now.
Zamora avoiding damage as Luan throws knees to the body.
Zamora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zamora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luan is rocked!
A short left from Zamora.
Oh Luan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Luan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Luan drops to his knees and Zamora pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Zamora!
Danny Zamora decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harder Than You Think. Touhu has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toni Touhu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Touhu.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Touhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Touhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cane is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cane tries to buck Touhu off but Touhu is having none of it.
Cane is working hard here to advance position.
Cane keeps Touhu under control for a moment.
Cane tries to buck Touhu off but Touhu is having none of it.
Cane is holding Touhu down, trying to stall.
Cane can't do much from the bottom here.
Touhu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cane, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane is trying to get back to half guard.
Touhu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Touhu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cane, who protects the arm well.
Touhu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Cane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Touhu is controlling him well.
Cane is looking to reverse the position.
Touhu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touhu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Touhu tries for a kimura but Cane is defending well.
Cane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Touhu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cane wants to control but Touhu postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Touhu working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane is looking to regain half guard here but Touhu keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Cane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Touhu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Touhu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Touhu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Touhu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Touhu wants to control but Cane is keeping him busy.
Cane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cane wants to control but Touhu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Touhu trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
Touhu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane is defending against the submission attempts here by Touhu.
Touhu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cane could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Touhu has cracked it and Cane is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Touhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toni Touhu!
Toni Touhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Dufflebag Boy 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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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronco Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Buster postures up.
Buster trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Buster drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Buster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Buster isn't that keen on the idea.
Buster working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buster lands a nice shot to the head.
Buster lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buster controlling the pace for now.
Buster wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buster punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Buster is having none of it.
Buster looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie tries to hold on but Buster pushes him away.
Gracie 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.
Buster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buster.
Buster working Gracie over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buster prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Buster controlling from the full mount.
Buster unloading with bombs!
Buster content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Buster has a good base and remains in mount.
Buster 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.
Buster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Buster wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buster controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buster scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronco Buster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buster breaks from the clinch.
Buster digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buster lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie tries to work over Buster's front leg with a kick but Buster checks it.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buster connects with a body shot.
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!
Buster shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Buster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Buster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie pushes Buster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Buster lands a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to circle away but Buster has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buster has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Buster wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buster cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Buster keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Buster won't allow it.
Buster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buster.
Buster ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buster tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Buster gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Buster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buster wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Buster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buster distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buster.
Buster slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Buster is keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Buster passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buster has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bronco Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buster lands with some strikes.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronco Buster dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Buster motions for Gracie to come forward. Buster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buster lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Buster slips a jab from Gracie.
Buster moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Buster.
Buster has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Buster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Buster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Buster to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sex Panther 160 Recovery $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger comes to the cage accompanied by Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sirkiä's choice of entrance music: Thergothon - Elemental. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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248 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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219 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Luger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger misses with a hook. Sirkiä ducked under it nicely.
Sirkiä checks the leg kick.
Luger throws the kick towards the body but Sirkiä avoids it.
Luger scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirkiä should have avoided that one.
Sirkiä closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luger's guard.
Sirkiä throwing strikes but missing.
Sirkiä sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luger 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.
Sirkiä trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirkiä has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirkiä.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger pulls Sirkiä in close to his closed guard and prevents Sirkiä from doing any damage or advancing position.
Luger 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.
Luger keeping moving, preventing Sirkiä from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sirkiä tries for a takedown but Luger circles away easily
and Luger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sirkiä fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luger misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä slips a jab from Luger.
Luger lands with a shot to the body.
Luger delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Luger as he connects with a hook.
Luger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luger cracks Sirkiä with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirkiä moves away from the strike by Luger.
Luger throws a solid leg kick but Sirkiä takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luger.
Luger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirkiä counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sirkiä as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Luger.
Luger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luger misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirkiä counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luger won't be happy with that.
Luger defending against the ground and pound.
Sirkiä working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sirkiä wants to control but Luger is keeping him busy.
Luger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sirkiä is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Luger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sirkiä looking to ground and pound but Luger is blocking nicely.
Sirkiä 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.
Luger is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sirkiä trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luger tries to reverse the position but Sirkiä maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sirkiä takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luger tries to land a leg kick but Sirkiä saw it coming and moves away.
Luger misses with a left hand
and Sirkiä counters with a single leg into guard. Luger didn't expect that.
Sirkiä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luger has momentary wrist control but Sirkiä slips an elbow through the middle.
Luger is trying to keep Sirkiä in close.
Sirkiä wants to control from the top but Luger keeps moving.
Luger is looking to stand up but Sirkiä isn't so interested in that idea.
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!
Sirkiä trying to control but Luger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sirkiä lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sirkiä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luger has his feet on Sirkiä's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sirkiä takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger throws the kick towards the body but Sirkiä avoids it.
Sirkiä blocks a low kick nicely.
Luger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luger throws a leg kick
enabling Sirkiä to counter with a crisp jab.
Luger throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luger misses with a low kick.
Luger is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirkiä fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luger avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Luger misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luger.
Luger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luger catches Sirkiä with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shane Luger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirkiä momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Luger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luger.
Luger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Luger misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger clobbers Sirkiä with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luger.
Luger throws an overhand right that lands on Sirkiä's shoulder, as Sirkiä tries to avoid the shot.
Luger throws a hook to the side of Sirkiä's head but Sirkiä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luger blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirkiä takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirkiä checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sirkiä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luger.
Sirkiä shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luger thows a leg kick but Sirkiä checks it
and Sirkiä counters with a shoot takedown. Luger fights it but they end up in guard.
Luger wants to get back to his feet but Sirkiä is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sirkiä wants to control from the top but Luger keeps moving.
Sirkiä throwing strikes from guard but Luger blocks nicely.
Sirkiä is looking to work some ground and pound but Luger has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luger holds on and takes a little breather.
Luger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sirkiä throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirkiä is looking to work some ground and pound but Luger has wrist control.
Luger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Luger.
Luger misses with a leg kick
and Sirkiä decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luger's guard.
Sirkiä throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirkiä loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirkiä working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luger keeping moving, preventing Sirkiä from controlling successfully.
Sirkiä with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger trying to keep a closed guard but Sirkiä is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sirkiä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luger is looking to stand up but Sirkiä isn't so interested in that idea.
Luger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Shane Luger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Luger throws a hook to the side of Sirkiä's head but Sirkiä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luger counters with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirkiä crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luger - the referee stops the clock and Sirkiä gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luger. Sirkiä manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sirkiä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirkiä slips under a jab.
Sirkiä moves out of range as Luger strikes.
Luger misses the jab.
Sirkiä fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger misses with a kick to the body.
Luger throws a front kick that sends Sirkiä stumbling back into the cage.
Luger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirkiä keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luger.
Sirkiä changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luger tries to avoid it but Sirkiä manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luger to the ground. Luger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shane Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Sirkiä.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luger misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Luger tenderised Sirkiä's leg. Sirkiä is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Niko Sirkiä just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luger misses with a leg kick
and Sirkiä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luger cracks Sirkiä with a good jab.
Sirkiä ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sirkiä shoots in for a takedown but Luger shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luger enables Sirkiä to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sirkiä trying to control the position from guard on top but Luger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirkiä postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger is pulling down on Sirkiä's head to control his posture.
Sirkiä throws a big right hand that misses.
Luger looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Shane Luger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Luger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sirkiä's calf.
Luger throws a jab when Sirkiä was well out of range.
Sirkiä looks to land a right hand but Luger moved out of range.
Sirkiä has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luger.
Sirkiä moves out of range as Luger strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger misses with a hook
and Sirkiä counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sirkiä.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirkiä landing with the ground and pound.
Sirkiä throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirkiä postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirkiä trying to control but Luger is working from the bottom.
Sirkiä throws a strike but Luger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Luger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä trying to keep a closed guard but Luger is proving a slippery customer.
Sirkiä tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sirkiä wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä has a closed guard, preventing Luger from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sirkiä moves out of range as Luger throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Luger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luger.
Luger is looking to chop away at Sirkiä's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Luger.
A good leg kick by Luger.
Shane Luger is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirkiä's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirkiä scrambles back to his feet.
Sirkiä misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shane Luger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Luger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sirkiä misses with a two punch combination.
Luger throws a hook but Sirkiä blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Luger.
Luger tries to work over Sirkiä's front leg with a kick but Sirkiä checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sirkiä is defended easily by Luger.
Luger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä shoots in and drives through. Luger sprawls well.
Luger lands with a hook. Sirkiä tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luger lands a leg kick that knocks Sirkiä off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luger!
Sirkiä is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Luger lands the left hand.
A low kick from Luger is predictable there
and Sirkiä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luger clobbers Sirkiä with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luger looks to throw a body kick
and Sirkiä counters with a left and a right that stings Luger.
Luger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luger cracks Sirkiä with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sirkiä shoots in looking for a takedown but Luger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sirkiä's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shane Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Sirkiä.
Sirkiä takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirkiä moves out of range of the body kick from Luger.
Shane Luger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirkiä counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shane Luger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sirkiä is looking to work some ground and pound but Luger has wrist control.
Sirkiä throws a big elbow that misses.
Sirkiä stops Luger from standing up.
Luger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luger stands up from mount. Strange move.
Niko Sirkiä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Luger - just one landing.
Sirkiä shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luger as he avoids it easily.
Luger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luger lands a nice shot to the body.
Luger cracks a nice hook into Sirkiä's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Luger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Luger!
Shane Luger retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Shane Luger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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