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UPF PPV 2: Smoke til You Drop PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows has chosen Sweet Child 'O Mine as his entrance music. Lincoln Burrows has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with YB Sol Jr's chin.
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230 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ White 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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, YB Sol Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sol Jr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sol Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Burrows. Beautiful body shot.
Burrows cracks Sol Jr with a hook to the temple - Sol Jr is on wobbly legs here! Burrows swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sol Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Burrows wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lincoln Burrows!
A victorious Lincoln Burrows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by P.O.D. - Boom. Ninja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hype Williams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hype Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ninja dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams scores with a hook.
Ninja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninja.
Ninja shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams scores with a head kick. Ninja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hype Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams cracks Ninja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ninja's head.
Williams lands a nice hook to Ninja's body. Ninja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ninja back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninja shoots in but no luck this time.
Ninja misses with a takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ninja's calf.
Ninja needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams looks to land a combination. Ninja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninja.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Ninja shoots in.
Hype Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thuds his right hand into Ninja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Ninja backs away looking to recover.
Williams throws a combination. Ninja tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ninja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ninja is rocked!
Ninja is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ninja.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams clobbers Ninja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Ninja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around?
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hype Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hype Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ninja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ninja fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williams cracks Ninja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ninja might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Williams tries to bum rush Ninja with a series of wild strikes but Ninja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ninja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ninja is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ninja seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for Ninja with that takedown attempt.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Hype Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ninja scrambles back to his feet.
Ninja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ninja backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Ninja backpedaling.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lunges at Ninja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ninja's hand.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Williams clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ninja walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Ninja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ninja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams leaves Ninja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hype Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hype Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Williams lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a one two! Ninja had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ninja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninja dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Ninja is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Williams pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
Williams stands up and beckons Ninja to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Williams had his way with Test Ninja in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams works over Ninja's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ninja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninja is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Williams throws a combination. Ninja tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams Rushes Ninja and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ninja is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Williams Piles on the pressure and Ninja crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hype Williams!
Hype Williams retains his bantamweight title!
Hype Williams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glin Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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183 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glin Burman!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Burman crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burman throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burman throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Burman.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burman momentarily.
Burman is rocked!
Smith fakes the body blow, causing Burman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Burman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Smith!
Robert Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crazy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson scores with a nice head shot.
Patterson scores with a head kick.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crazy to the mat! Crazy manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Patterson wants to stand but Crazy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crazy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crazy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Patterson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Crazy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson connects with a leg kick. Crazy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patterson feints and then cracks Crazy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crazy down.
Patterson cracks Crazy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crazy falls backwards against the cage. Patterson follows up with more strikes that drop Crazy to his knees. Patterson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crazy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Patterson!
A victorious Hank Patterson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Markov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Markov shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Markov looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Markov.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Maxim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett drops Markov with a right and a left! Howlett comes rushing in but Markov regains his composure and manages to keep Howlett in guard.
Markov is rocked!
It looks like Maxim Markov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Markov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Howlett has passed into side control.
Markov is still in real trouble! Can Howlett finish him?
Howlett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Markov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Howlett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!
A victorious James Howlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Llorente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Carlos Jos Ricci enters the cage!
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Llorente!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llorente throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jos Ricci throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Llorente tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jos Ricci is in Llorente's guard.
Llorente will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Llorente manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Llorente tries to control but Jos Ricci wriggling away.
Jos Ricci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Llorente wants to stand but Jos Ricci is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Llorente working for a guillotine from mount but Jos Ricci is in no mood to give up.
Llorente wants to stand but Jos Ricci is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Llorente can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jos Ricci is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Llorente controlling the position easily from mount.
Jos Ricci is desperately trying to improve his position but Llorente has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llorente wants to get back to his feet but Jos Ricci is holding on tight.
Jos Ricci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Llorente tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci is not content to let Llorente control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jos Ricci moves into full guard.
Llorente is looking to stand up but Jos Ricci won't let him.
Llorente trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jos Ricci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Llorente won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here.
Llorente would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jos Ricci keeping moving, preventing Llorente from controlling successfully.
Llorente stopping the sweep attempt from Jos Ricci.
Llorente postures up.
Jos Ricci looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Llorente rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jos Ricci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Llorente digs a good body shot into Jos Ricci's ribs.
Llorente scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llorente scores with a spinning back kick!
Llorente lands a left and a right that send Jos Ricci crashing to the mat, dazed. Llorente thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Carlos Jos Ricci has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llorente lands a big head kick that sends Jos Ricci tumbling to the mat! Llorente takes a step backwards and waves Jos Ricci back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jos Ricci is rocked!
Llorente throws a quick head kick that knocks Jos Ricci silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Llorente is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Llorente!
Hugo Llorente retains his light heavyweight title!
Hugo Llorente seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Crax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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291 lbs
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272 lbs
9 - 3 - 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutger Crax!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zero defends it nicely.
Crax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crax seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crax.
Crax is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crax is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crax seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zero is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Crax!
Rutger Crax decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Declan McCready!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
August checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from August is defended easily by McCready.
McCready takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
August slips under a jab from McCready.
McCready cracks the inside of August's front leg.
McCready punishes August's body with a nice straight punch.
McCready throws a combination but it was largely blocked by August.
McCready swings for the body but August moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as McCready blocks the low kick.
August blocks a head kick by McCready.
McCready throws a looping overhand right but August ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from August, right into the meat.
August getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but August paws at him with a jab and circles away.
August swats away the attempt to clinch by McCready.
McCready throws a nice outside leg kick.
August throws a body punch but McCready moves out of range.
McCready throws a lazy body kick
letting August counter with a right hand.
McCready turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCready fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and August has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
August throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCready sees it coming and avoids it easily.
August has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCready finds it's way round the side to connect with August's head.
August walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCready.
Declan McCready seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCready tries to clinch but August moves out of range.
McCready throws a leg kick but August checks it.
A jab from McCready misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCready misses with a leg kick
and August counters with a stiff right hand.
McCready moves into range and clinches up with August.
A right handed body shot lands from McCready.
McCready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCready makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
August takes a shot to the head.
August turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
August throws a strike aimed at the side of McCready's head but McCready avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from August crashes against the mat.
August goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCready rolls with the submission and now he's on top in August's guard! Nice work there by McCready!
August working for a triangle but McCready defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCready slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
August is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCready pushing down on August's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August is looking to improve his position.
August flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
August actively working from the bottom here.
August wants to get back to full guard.
McCready controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
August is looking to get back to full guard here but McCready has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Declan McCready will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCready walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. August checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCready swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCready feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to August's calf.
August finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Declan McCready is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCready slips under a jab from August.
A big right from August misses.
Declan McCready seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCready stuns August with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCready attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
August blocks a head kick by McCready.
A low kick from McCready is predictable there
and August counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCready throws a leg kick but August checks it.
McCready gets cracked with a nice right hand there by August.
McCready lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready cracks August with a good jab.
McCready throws a chopping leg kick but August manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by McCready.
August throws a hook to the side of McCready's head but McCready sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCready, right into the meat.
August's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCready under the eye.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
August throws a hook but McCready blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCready.
McCready misses with a low kick.
August is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCready thows a leg kick but August checks it
and August counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCready staying out of range there.
August with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
August blocks a head kick by McCready.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCready throws a left and a right that both miss
and August counters with a leg kick.
Good work by August as he checks the leg kick.
August avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCready moves out of range as August throws a body kick.
McCready ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
August looks to throw the jab but McCready is out of range.
McCready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by August.
August misses the shot to the body.
McCready is looking to slow August down with leg kicks.
August avoids the body shot from McCready.
August shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready jabs at August's body.
McCready throws a leg kick that misses.
August dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCready. That did some damage!
August is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCready 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.
A low kick from McCready misses
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
August gets tackled into the cage by McCready. McCready maintains the clinch.
August blocks a body shot from McCready.
McCready looking to stall.
McCready has a couple of punches blocked by August.
August blocks an uppercut.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCready.
August wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready struggles to land a body shot inside as August controls his hands.
McCready lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from McCready.
August has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCready working aggressively here.
McCready doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCready stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
August controlling the action here for a moment.
McCready lands a right hand that snaps the head of August backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCready tries to throw a body punch but August avoids it by throwing McCready back against the cage.
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
McCready lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCready throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Augusts head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCready tried to score with a low kick but August checks it.
August throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from McCready.
August takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCready throws a leg kick that misses.
McCready throws a low kick but August avoids it.
August fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCready.
A good leg kick by McCready.
McCready throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
August throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCready thows a leg kick but August checks it
and McCready takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCready with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
August throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCready.
An inside leg kick from McCready misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready misses with a double jab.
August is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCready's half guard.
McCready moves into full guard.
McCready seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
August throws a big elbow that misses.
August postures up in McCready's guard and throws a big left but McCready blocks it.
August is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCready is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCready has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August looking for a sweep. Not yet August, not yet.
August throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCready uses it to pass to side control.
August is not content to let McCready control the position.
August misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready is staying tight to August's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCready decides to stand back up.
McCready is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down August rather than just go for the knockout.
August throws a body punch but McCready moves out of range.
August moves out of range of the body kick from McCready.
McCready throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
August jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCready looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
August checks the leg kick.
McCready avoids the body shot from August.
McCready fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready connects with a leg kick. August looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCready catches August with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
August circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCready drives through and clinches with August against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
August blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
August pulls guard effortlessly.
McCready wants to stand but August is controlling his posture from full guard.
August wants to hit a switch here but McCready passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for August there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready really dominated that round.
That's time! August's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCready steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
McCready misses with a hook.
August avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCready is looking to slow August down with leg kicks.
McCready blocks a jab.
McCready lands the left hand.
August blocks a low kick nicely.
August throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. August darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCready uses good head movement to avoid the hook from August.
McCready misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCready tries to work over August's front leg with a kick but August checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCready.
McCready is looking to chop away at August's legs.
McCready tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and August is able to avoid easily.
McCready swings away with a leg kick that misses.
August keeps the fight on the outside.
McCready ducks under a wild hook from August.
August takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCready with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCready throws out a leg kick but August moves out of range and McCready only half commits.
August checks a low kick from McCready.
McCready pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
August lands the left hand.
McCready misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready scores with a jab.
August misses the jab.
August misses with an uppercut.
August looks to land a left hand but McCready moved out of range nicely.
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCready moves away.
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!
August pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCready pulls out of a head kick attempt.
August has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCready finds it's way round the side to connect with August's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCready looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCready moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
August tries to score a body lock takedown but McCready shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCready misses with some punches.
McCready tries to throw a body punch but August avoids it by throwing McCready back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McCready.
McCready wants to break free but August has control.
McCready misses with a body punch.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCready is pressed up against the cage. August has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCready down to the mat. McCready avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
August throws a low kick but McCready moves out of range easily.
August misses with an uppercut. McCready saw that one coming.
McCready tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August throws a front kick aimed at McCready's knee but McCready avoids it well.
McCready is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for August.
McCready fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCready throws a leg kick that misses.
McCready throws a leg kick but August checks it.
August chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCready can pounce on him.
August bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCready's head.
August just misses with a punch to the 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from McCready.
McCready throws a head kick that misses
and August counters with a good low kick that McCready was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCready misses with a double jab.
McCready throws a series of punches but August avoids them all with ease.
McCready tries to work over August's front leg with a kick but August checks it.
McCready avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCready tries a low kick but August avoids it.
McCready avoids the body shot from August.
McCready fails to land with a series of punches.
McCready misses with a low kick as August jumps back.
McCready uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from August.
August avoids a kick to the body.
McCready pivots, looking for a leg kick but August is out of range and McCready settles back down.
McCready wants to clinch up but August keeps it at a distance.
August wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by McCready.
McCready stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCready moves in looking to clinch but August pushes him off.
McCready tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCready takes one on the button.
August connects with a right hand. McCready shakes it off.
August avoids the head kick by McCready.
A big left from August misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCready!
McCready is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
August jabs at McCready's body.
August throws a looping overhand right but McCready ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from August misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for August.
McCready changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCready tries to work over August's front leg with a kick but August checks it.
McCready has managed to clinch.
August is trying to maintain a safe position but McCready gets an underhook and turns August into the cage.
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
McCready tries to throw a body punch but August avoids it by throwing McCready back against the cage.
McCready misses with a body punch.
August is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
August blocks an uppercut.
August blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCready looking to stall.
August blocks a body shot from McCready.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready slows down the pace here.
McCready prevents August from breaking the clinch.
August looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCready tries to work over August's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
August lands a takedown into guard.
August throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
August throwing strikes but missing.
Declan McCready is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCready avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCready's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
August seems to be working for a kimura but McCready defends the submission attempt.
Oktawian August has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oktawian August.
I think McCready 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan McCready!
Declan McCready is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Declan McCready made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fossmo comes to the cage accompanied by Helge Fossmo predikar. Vegh has chosen Linkin Park- The catalyst as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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239 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fossmo throws a nice looking combination but Vegh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fossmo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fossmo lands a right hand.
Vegh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fossmo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vegh to the mat. Vegh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fossmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fossmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegh is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fossmo.
Vegh wants to sweep here but Fossmo controlling him for the moment.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vegh is trying to control the position but Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vegh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vegh is on top in guard.
Fossmo seems keen to control Vegh's posture.
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fossmo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh won't allow Fossmo to get back to his feet.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fossmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh stands and throws Fossmo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vegh wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling his arm.
Fossmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vegh wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo can't do much from the bottom here.
Vegh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vegh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vegh.
Danga de danga de dang - Fossmo scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Arnold Vegh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fossmo lands a left and a right that send Vegh crashing to the mat, dazed. Fossmo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vegh is rocked!
Fossmo tries to bum rush Vegh with a series of wild strikes but Vegh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo misses with a looping left.
Fossmo tries to bum rush Vegh with a series of wild strikes but Vegh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo throws a series of punches but Vegh moves out of range.
Fossmo ducks under a wild hook from Vegh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegh slips under a jab.
Vegh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fossmo.
Vegh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fossmo.
Sloppy strikes from Fossmo. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vegh looks to land a left hand but Fossmo moved out of range nicely.
Fossmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegh manages to avoid it.
Fossmo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Vegh.
Fossmo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fossmo throws a series of punches but Vegh moves out of range.
Fossmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fossmo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helge Fossmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fossmo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fossmo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vegh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fossmo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vegh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Helge Fossmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fossmo is looking to clinch but Vegh is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh cracks Fossmo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vegh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fossmo is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Fossmo. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fossmo misses with the combination.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Fossmo ducks under a wild hook from Vegh.
Fossmo throws a right hand that Vegh ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegh also avoids with ease.
Vegh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fossmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vegh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fossmo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vegh.
Arnold Vegh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fossmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fossmo misses with the combination.
Vegh lands a nice hook to Fossmo's body. Fossmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Vegh.
A combination from Fossmo does no damage.
Vegh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegh misses with a kick to the body.
Vegh looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vegh counters with a two punch combo.
Vegh swats away the attempt to clinch by Fossmo.
Fossmo misses with a combination
and Vegh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fossmo momentarily.
Fossmo tries to clinch but Vegh moves out of range.
Vegh throws out a loose jab but Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fossmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegh manages to avoid it.
Fossmo throws a nice looking combination but Vegh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fossmo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegh.
Vegh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fossmo's sensitive parts.
Vegh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fossmo.
Donk. Vegh catches Fossmo right on the button with a cross.
Helge Fossmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fossmo. Vegh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Vegh.
Vegh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fossmo on the side of the head.
Fossmo moves in looking to clinch but Vegh pushes him off.
Fossmo moves in looking to clinch but Vegh pushes him off.
Vegh scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Vegh.
Fossmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Fossmo.
Vegh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fossmo eats them both and turns towards Vegh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegh swats away the attempt to clinch by Fossmo.
A jab lands there for Vegh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vegh stuffs the takedown.
Vegh dodges the punch combination from Fossmo.
Fossmo misses with a shot to the body
and Vegh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegh thuds his right hand into Fossmo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fossmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fossmo tries to clinch
and Vegh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fossmo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegh circles away quickly and effectively.
Fossmo takes one to the side of the head.
Fossmo misses with a combination
and Vegh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fossmo's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fossmo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegh.
Fossmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh loads up on a big right hand but Fossmo slips the punch.
Fossmo defending well as Vegh loads up on a big left hand.
Fossmo throws a series of punches but Vegh avoids them all with ease.
Fossmo throws a series of punches but Vegh moves out of range.
Fossmo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegh finds it's way round the side to connect with Fossmo's head.
Fossmo misses with a looping right.
Vegh lands a lovely overhand right.
Fossmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegh lands a nice shot that snaps Fossmo's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fossmo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vegh.
Nice uppercut there from Vegh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
A combination from Vegh does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Fossmo misses.
A swing and a miss from Vegh.
Vegh lands a leg kick that knocks Fossmo off balance momentarily.
Vegh dodges the punch combination from Fossmo.
Vegh with a hook.
Vegh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vegh swats away the attempt to clinch by Fossmo.
Fossmo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vegh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fossmo misses.
Fossmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegh throws a right hand that Fossmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fossmo also avoids with ease.
Fossmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Fossmo walks into a stiff left hand from Vegh.
Fossmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegh throws a big shot that misses.
Vegh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vegh scores with the left hand. Fossmo knows he should have avoided that one.
Fossmo misses with a double jab
and Fossmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh scoring well with a low kick there.
Fossmo wants to clinch up but Vegh keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegh counters with a leg kick.
Fossmo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vegh counters with a solid body kick.
No joy there for Vegh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fossmo instigates a clinch.
Vegh has had enough of the clinch but Fossmo keeps him there for the moment.
Vegh is trying to force a seperation but Fossmo has the dominant position.
Fossmo keeps control of Vegh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vegh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fossmo has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vegh tries to break free but Fossmo pushes him back against the cage.
Fossmo lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegh backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
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.
Fossmo looks to land a combination but Vegh avoids it well.
Vegh misses with a few strikes there.
Fossmo swinging wildly here.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Vegh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fossmo tries to bum rush Vegh with a series of wild strikes but Vegh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo throws a nice looking combination but Vegh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fossmo misses with a combination
and Vegh counters with a nice uppercut.
Fossmo misses with a double jab
letting Vegh counter with a right hand.
Vegh keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Vegh catches Fossmo right on the button with a cross.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fossmo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fossmo needs to keep his hands up - Vegh had a free shot at his head there.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Fossmo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fossmo misses with a wild combination.
Fossmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegh cracks Fossmo with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Fossmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fossmo eats them both and turns towards Vegh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vegh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo clinches up with Vegh and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo prevents Vegh from breaking the clinch.
Fossmo fails to pull guard.
Fossmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vegh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vegh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fossmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegh breaks from the clinch.
Vegh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fossmo.
Fossmo ducks under a wild hook from Vegh.
Fossmo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegh counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegh misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fossmo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegh circles away quickly and effectively.
Vegh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vegh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fossmo under the eye.
Fossmo wants to clinch up but Vegh keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fossmo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Vegh both land. Nice combination.
Fossmo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vegh throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fossmo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fossmo tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo tries to clinch up.
Vegh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegh.
Fossmo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vegh's guard.
Fossmo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegh wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling the position.
Fossmo postures up in Vegh's guard and throws a big left but Vegh blocks it.
Fossmo prevents Vegh from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Vegh keeps moving.
Fossmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegh is retaining full guard.
Vegh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arnold Vegh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arnold Vegh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fossmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegh swats away the attempt to clinch by Fossmo.
Fossmo moves in looking to clinch but Vegh pushes him off.
Vegh walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Fossmo.
Fossmo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vegh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fossmo misses with a two punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fossmo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fossmo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegh working a defensive guard here.
Fossmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fossmo throws a strike but Vegh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vegh wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Fossmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vegh throws a hook to the side of Fossmo's head but Fossmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fossmo misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Fossmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegh takes one on the button.
Fossmo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vegh feints a jab promting Fossmo to slip. Vegh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fossmo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Vegh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fossmo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fossmo is trying to pull guard but Vegh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vegh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegh dodges the punch combination from Fossmo.
Arnold Vegh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vegh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fossmo on the side of the head.
Fossmo tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Vegh there.
Fossmo tries to clinch but Vegh moves out of range.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Vegh slips a jab and a cross from Fossmo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fossmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Fossmo looks to land a combination but Vegh avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Vegh. Those never looked like landing.
Vegh misses with a head kick.
Fossmo throws a right and a left that Vegh avoids nicely.
Fossmo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fossmo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vegh gets tackled into the cage by Fossmo. Fossmo maintains the clinch.
Vegh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fossmo lands a right hand.
Fossmo misses with the head strike.
Helge Fossmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fossmo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vegh regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vegh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Vegh!
Arnold Vegh is the new heavyweight champion!
Arnold Vegh 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Calvancante is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Calvancante should have avoided that one.
Calvancante doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown punishes Calvancante's body with a nice straight punch.
Calvancante misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Calvancante.
Calvancante fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calvancante thinking.
Calvancante tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Calvancante from controlling successfully.
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Calvancante escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Calvancante prevents Brown from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvancante taking a break here but Brown is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calvancante pulls his head out easily.
Calvancante seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Calvancante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Calvancante escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Calvancante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Calvancante tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calvancante swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Calvancante's guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvancante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is really struggling to control Calvancante but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Calvancante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Calvancante is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Calvancante throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calvancante throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calvancante looks winded!
Calvancante tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calvancante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown tries to bum rush Calvancante with a series of wild strikes but Calvancante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown punishes Calvancante's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calvancante misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Calvancante throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown connects with a jab.
Calvancante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calvancante misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Tony Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Calvancante.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Calvancante should have avoided that one.
Mauricio Calvancante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calvancante is breathing heavily.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvancante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calvancante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calvancante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calvancante has time to react.
Brown cracks Calvancante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calvancante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown jabs Calvancante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calvancante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Calvancante.
Tony Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Calvancante should have avoided that one.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Calvancante moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvancante has his takedown stuffed
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Calvancante's head.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
Calvancante tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown cracks Calvancante with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Calvancante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Calvancante's ribs.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mauricio Calvancante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Brown digs a good hook to Calvancante's body.
Brown cracks Calvancante with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Calvancante's defenses.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Calvancante is out of range.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Calvancante's head.
Nice shot by Brown.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Calvancante's head.
Calvancante takes one to the side of the head.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calvancante misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Tony Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calvancante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calvancante fails with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Calvancante fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Calvancante.
Jab by Brown.
Calvancante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvancante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown tests Calvancante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calvancante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown cracks Calvancante with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Calvancante backs away looking to recover.
Calvancante is rocked!
Calvancante needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Calvancante is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Calvancante with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calvancante!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Calvancante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calvancante seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvancante is looking to land body kicks.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown thuds a left hand into Calvancante's body.
Calvancante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calvancante scrambles back to his feet.
Calvancante needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown throws a leg kick but Calvancante moved away.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Calvancante's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante fails with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown tests Calvancante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calvancante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calvancante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Calvancante's head.
Brown throws a leg kick but Calvancante checks it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calvancante can do to turn this around?
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calvancante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
A left lands for Brown.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Calvancante takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calvancante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brown clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calvancante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calvancante scrambles back to his feet.
Calvancante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown lands with a straight right. Calvancante didn't see that one coming.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calvancante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Calvancante misses with a takedown attempt
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Tony Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Calvancante.
Calvancante is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown postures up in Calvancante's guard and throws a big left but Calvancante blocks it.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown trying to control but Calvancante is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown pushing down on Calvancante's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Calvancante is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Brown!
Tony Brown retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Tony Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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