ICON LA 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Vega (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.

Cruz
vs
Vega

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
308 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gaius Vega!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Vega gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodrigo Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Vega stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cruz looks to land a combination but Vega avoids it well.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vega as he avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Rodrigo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cruz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Vega.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Cruz tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Rodrigo Cruz has been cut.
Vega slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Rodrigo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Vega sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vega's waist but Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaius Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vega as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vega defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vega is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Vega circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vega counters with a three punch combo that has Cruz backing up. Cruz nods at Vega to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaius Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Vega as Cruz shoots in.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vega as he avoids it easily.

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 Rodrigo Cruz.
Well Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Cruz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ro Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkady Balagan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Balagan
vs
Mo

182 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ro Mo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Balagan is looking to reverse the position.
Mo working away.

Mo is trying to get an arm triangle but Balagan is defending well.
Mo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balagan keeping his opponent close.
Balagan is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo is looking to take a break and control but Balagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balagan is looking for a sweep.
Balagan is working hard here to advance position.
Balagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mo in the domination position with Balagan hanging on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo throws a strike aimed at the side of Balagan's head but Balagan avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Balagan is controlling Mo's trapped leg to prevent Mo from advancing to side control.
Mo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mo looks winded!
Balagan is staying active underneath Mo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balagan wants to improve his position but Mo is controlling well.
Balagan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balagan tries to get out of the position.
Balagan manages to get to full guard.
Mo wants to control from the top but Balagan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo won't allow Balagan to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balagan holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mo trying to control the position from guard on top but Balagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ro Mo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Mo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo trying to control the position but Balagan is working away.
Balagan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balagan tries to buck Mo off but Mo is having none of it.
Balagan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arkady Balagan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Balagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mo did well to prevent Balagan getting side control.
Balagan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mo is rocked!
Balagan creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mo is out cold and this one is all over! Balagan climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arkady Balagan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Sergio Vega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bonald Scott's chin.

Vega
vs
Scott

168 cm
23
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
Scott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sergio Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonald Scott.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega throws a series of strikes that have Scott backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Vega sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Vega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega throws a hook but Scott blocks it.

Scott gets caught napping as Vega dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vega trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.

Scott has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vega should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Scott has tightened it up now! Vega should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bonald Scott!
Bonald Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Berthold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berthold has chosen ULTRAnumb - Blue Stahli (Death Before Disco Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sonnen
vs
Berthold

185 cm
27
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aloysius Berthold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berthold instigates a clinch.

Sonnen has clasped his hands together around Berthold's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sonnen advances to full mount.
Sonnen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sonnen content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen landing shots from mount.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the head.
Sonnen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Berthold hang on?

Berthold is rocked!
Sonnen working Berthold over with strikes here.
Berthold is still in real trouble! Can Sonnen finish him?
Sonnen loads up with a big shot that hurts Berthold! He's pulled Sonnen in close but Sonnen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Berthold survive? More strikes from Sonnen and Berthold is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
A very excited looking Chael Sonnen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Boon 2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon 2's entrance music is Teach me how daugie. A fine choice. Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Boon 2
vs
Hall

208 cm
26
288 lbs
10 - 12 - 1

198 cm
35
240 lbs
20 - 21 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boon 2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall is looking to clinch but Boon 2 is avoiding it.
Boon 2 tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boon 2 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Boon 2 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but Boon 2 moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boon 2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Boon 2 circles away.
Boon 2 throws a combination that misses

and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.

Boon 2 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Boon 2 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon 2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon 2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hall wants to stand but Boon 2 has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boon 2 is not content to let Hall control the position.
Boon 2 tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.

Boon 2 is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.

Boon 2 actively working from the bottom here.

Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Boon 2 defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon 2 is not content to let Hall control the position.

Boon 2 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hall wants to control but Boon 2 is keeping him busy.
Boon 2 tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boon 2 is not content to let Hall control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Boon 2's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boon 2 doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.

Boon 2 actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Boon 2 looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is keen to just control but Boon 2 is a slippery customer.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boon 2 controls his leg.

Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Boon 2 defends the submission attempt.
Hall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hall winds up and cracks Boon 2 with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boon 2 is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boon 2 moves into full guard.
Boon 2 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but Boon 2 keeps moving.

Boon 2 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall is looking to stand up but Boon 2 won't let him.
Hall advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boon 2 is looking to reverse the position.

Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boon 2 has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boon 2 is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boon 2 fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Boon 2 swinging wildly here.

Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hall just leaning against Boon 2, taking a breather.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Boon 2's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boon 2 is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Boon 2's head.

Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boon 2 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boon 2 misses with the combination.
Boon 2 misses with the combination.
Hall wants to clinch up but Boon 2 keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon 2 misses with the combination.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boon 2 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boon 2.
Boon 2 swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boon 2 misses with a series of wild punches.

Hall instigates a clinch.

Hall lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hall seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boon 2 is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
Hall controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boon 2 is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.

Hall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boon 2 is looking to escape.
Hall working Boon 2 over with strikes here.
Hall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boon 2 sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Boon 2 is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hall there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon 2 wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.

Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Boon 2 is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall is trying to control. Boon 2 wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Boon 2 looking for submissions off his back.

Boon 2 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boon 2 is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Albert Hall!
Albert Hall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Spiler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton's entrance music is Brain Damage - Easy Star All-Stars. A fine choice. Henry Hamilton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hamilton
vs
Spiler

193 cm
27
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

215 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Spiler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiler misses with a combination
and Hamilton counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spiler misses with a left hand
and Hamilton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spiler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamilton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James Spiler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Spiler.
Spiler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Spiler.
Spiler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Spiler.
Spiler throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Spiler misses with a double jab
and Hamilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like James Spiler has been cut.
Spiler throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Spiler.
Spiler throws a poor cross that misses

and Hamilton counters with a crisp one two that drops Spiler! Hamilton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Spiler to his feet! Spiler is in big trouble!

Spiler is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamilton finish him?
Spiler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spiler seems to have recovered his senses.
Spiler misses with the combination.
Spiler misses with a series of wild punches.
Spiler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamilton counters with a right hand from hell and Spiler is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hamilton!
Henry Hamilton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jejomar Roxas (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.

Drogo
vs
Roxas

196 cm
26
212 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

195 cm
19
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jejomar Roxas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whack! Drogo lands a heavy head kick that drops Roxas. The ref tackles Drogo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Roxas was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Karl Drogo!
Karl Drogo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Dussander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dussander's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gary Jules - Mad World (2011 Electro Mix). On his way into the cage it seems that Heinrich Dussander has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Heinrich Dussander seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dussander
vs
Hunter

177 cm
32
178 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

182 cm
30
184 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Narcissus Unlimited $5 Clothes!!

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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Dussander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dussander scores with a punch to the head.
Dussander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dussander tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter throws a jab when Dussander was well out of range.
Dussander misses with a body kick.
Dussander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Dussander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dussander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Dussander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dussander checks a leg kick nicely.
Dussander tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dussander looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Heinrich Dussander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dussander.

Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dussander's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dussander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dussander looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dussander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Dussander is retaining full guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dussander keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Dussander is just out of range.
Dussander swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter moves out of range as Dussander strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dussander's head backwards.

It looks like Heinrich Dussander has been cut.
Dussander misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dussander tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Dussander misses with a double jab.
Dussander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunter. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dussander throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Dussander.
Hunter slips under a jab from Dussander.
Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Dussander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Dussander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dussander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dussander lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy body kick from Dussander
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hunter throws a low kick but Dussander moves out of range easily.
Dussander takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Dussander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dussander sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dussander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dussander.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips under a jab from Dussander.
Dussander misses with a jab to the body
and Hunter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dussander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dussander lands a jab to the nose.
Dussander missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Dussander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter moves out of range as Dussander strikes.
Dussander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dussander sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dussander throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dussander throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Dussander's cut.
That's time! Dussander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dussander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Dussander.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dussander is out of range.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Dussander.
Dussander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Dussander blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dussander.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dussander cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Dussander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Dussander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Dussander is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter is staying active underneath Dussander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Dussander has control of the leg.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Dussander is controlling well.
Hunter has his hands clasped together around Dussander's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dussander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Dussander thows a body shot but no joy.
Dussander connects with a looping right hand.
Dussander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dussander lands with a right hand.
Hunter swings for the body but Dussander moves out of range.
Dussander throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters with a low kick, right behind Dussander 's knee.
Dussander misses with a leg kick

and Hunter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dussander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dussander controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dussander keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dussander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dussander keeps moving.
Hunter pushing down on Dussander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dussander preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander trying to control here.
Dussander is looking to improve his position.
Hunter is keen to just control but Dussander is a slippery customer.
Dussander wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dussander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Dussander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincent Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Dussander's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hunter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Dussander ducks down to avoid it.
Dussander throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunter counters with a head kick. That will keep Dussander thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hunter moves away from the strike by Dussander.
Dussander lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Hunter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dussander avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Dussander lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dussander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Dussander dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Dussander lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter takes a swing at Dussander's ribcage but misses.
Dussander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dussander misses with a body shot.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Dussander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dussander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Dussander settles back down.
Dussander lands a head shot.
Hunter swings for the body but Dussander moves out of range.
Dussander thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dussander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dussander throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Dussander closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Dussander pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dussander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Dussander avoids them all with ease.
Dussander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Dussander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dussander misses with a straight right.
Dussander lands with a shot to the body.
Dussander misses with an uppercut.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Dussander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dussander throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dussander.
Dussander jabs at Hunter's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Dussander's head back.
Hunter moves out of range as Dussander strikes.
Hunter slips a jab from Dussander.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Dussander.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dussander tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dussander to the ground. Dussander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab by Hunter.
Dussander misses with a body shot.
Dussander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dussander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Heinrich Dussander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
Dussander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter ducks right into an uppercut from Dussander.
Heinrich Dussander is winning the standup battle so far.
Dussander lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dussander throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dussander lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Dussander is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Dussander lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dussander fails to land with a series of punches.
Dussander misses with a body shot.
Dussander throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Heinrich Dussander did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Dussander's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dussander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dussander misses the body punch
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dussander throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dussander.
Dussander thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Dussander - just one landing.
Hunter feints and then cracks Dussander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dussander down.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dussander swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Dussander is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dussander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Dussander lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
Dussander thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunter staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dussander misses with a body shot.
Dussander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dussander.
Hunter checks a low kick from Dussander.
Dussander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dussander avoids a kick to the body.
Dussander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dussander.
Dussander works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Dussander misses the shot to the body.
Hunter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dussander finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunter's head.
Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dussander throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dussander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
Dussander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Dussander.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dussander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dussander misses with a body shot.
Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dussander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dussander.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dussander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dussander throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dussander misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dussander misses with a combination
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dussander walks into a left hand.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dussander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter slips a jab from Dussander.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dussander.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Dussander.
Dussander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dussander leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Dussander misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dussander.
Dussander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dussander throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dussander lands a jab to the head.
Dussander tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Dussander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dussander lands with a good body shot.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dussander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dussander, as that shot connected.
Dussander throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Heinrich Dussander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Dussander's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dussander throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Dussander.
Dussander tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Dussander avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Dussander cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dussander throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Dussander counters with a low kick, right behind Hunter 's knee.
The fighters circling - Dussander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a body punch but Dussander moves out of range.
Dussander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Dussander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dussander is looking to land body kicks.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dussander moves away.
Hunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dussander - that will leave a mark!
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dussander.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dussander.
Dussander throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dussander is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Hunter takes one on the button.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dussander.
Dussander misses with a looping left.
Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dussander can pounce on him.
Hunter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dussander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter punishes Dussander's body with a nice straight punch.
Dussander connects with a jab.
Dussander throws a low kick, looking for Hunter's leg but Hunter calmly moves out of range.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dussander.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dussander misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a nice body shot.
Dussander fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dussander throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dussander's knee momentarily.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Dussander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dussander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dussander throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Dussander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Dussander.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Dussander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dussander throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dussander throws a leg kick

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dussander won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dussander keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dussander down.
Dussander taking a bit of punishment here - Hunter scoring with strikes.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Dussander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dussander sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dussander can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter wants to control but Dussander is keeping him busy.
Dussander is holding Hunter down, trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Hunter.
I think Hunter 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heinrich Dussander!
Heinrich Dussander is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Heinrich Dussander, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.