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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Marchand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jr's choice of entrance music: Aint no Grave by Johnny Cash. Brad Marchand has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Marchand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marchand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankie Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marchand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jr dives on top into guard.
Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marchand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jr has Marchand pressed against the cage, preventing Marchand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jr tries to pull guard but Marchand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jr has clasped his hands together around Marchand's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Marchand manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jr's best efforts.
Marchand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marchand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jr's guard.
Marchand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Marchand from controlling successfully.
Marchand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr 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.
Marchand slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Brad Marchand wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jr darts in and clinches Marchand up against the cage.
Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchand cracks Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Marchand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr shoots in and drives through. Marchand sprawls well.
Brad Marchand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Jr.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Marchand sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marchand counters with a nice uppercut.
Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Marchand counters with a big right hand! Oh Jr is in trouble here! Marchand follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Marchand!
A victorious Brad Marchand 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Thorsen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weidman can't do much from the bottom here.
Weidman prevents Thorsen from moving into mount.
Thorsen wants to control but Weidman is keeping him busy.
Weidman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Weidman is refusing to be controlled, as Thorsen sits in half guard.
Weidman wants to get back to full guard.
Thorsen is keen to just control but Weidman is a slippery customer.
Weidman won't allow Thorsen to pass to mount.
Thorsen is keen to just control but Weidman is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven Thorsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thorsen shoots in and bounces Weidman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thorsen preventing the sweep.
Thorsen wants to control from the top but Weidman keeps moving.
Weidman looking to control.
Weidman is pulling down on Thorsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Thorsen, at least for the moment.
Weidman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman keeping moving, preventing Thorsen from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thorsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Weidman is retaining full guard.
Weidman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thorsen trying to control but Weidman is working from the bottom.
Weidman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorsen defends it easily.
Weidman keeping moving, preventing Thorsen from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sven Thorsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Weidman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Chris Weidman has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman gets caught flat footed, as Thorsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Weidman is breathing heavily.
Thorsen is stalling in the full guard.
Thorsen works over Weidman with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorsen stands up over Weidman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weidman keeping moving, preventing Thorsen from controlling successfully.
Thorsen looking to pass the guard.
Weidman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is pushing down on Weidman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weidman is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thorsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weidman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorsen is nestled in close to Weidman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorsen wants to take a breather but Weidman is having none of it.
Thorsen stalling.
Weidman is not content to let Thorsen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Thorsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Weidman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thorsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weidman is staying active underneath Thorsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weidman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weidman.
Thorsen advances to half guard.
Thorsen wants to take a breather but Weidman is having none of it.
Thorsen working over Weidman with some ground and pound. Weidman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weidman is just riding it out for now. Thorsen eventually gives up the hold.
Weidman trying to hold on to Thorsen's head to control him but Thorsen postures up.
Thorsen is stalling here. Weidman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thorsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Weidman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thorsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thorsen is looking to escape.
Thorsen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman seems to be working for a kimura but Thorsen defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Weidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thorsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorsen tries to get to full guard but Weidman has control of the leg.
Thorsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Weidman passes into half guard.
Weidman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thorsen trying to hold on to Weidman's head to control him but Weidman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Weidman manages to pass to mount!
Weidman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thorsen to take his back!
Thorsen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thorsen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Weidman's arms.
Thorsen can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Thorsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Weidman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Weidman trying to control here.
Sven Thorsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorsen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thorsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weidman keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weidman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Weidman is looking for a triangle but Thorsen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen wants to control from the top but Weidman keeps moving.
Thorsen won't allow Weidman to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thorsen wants to control from the top but Weidman keeps moving.
Weidman wants to sweep here but Thorsen controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thorsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Weidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven Thorsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weidman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorsen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Weidman to get to his feet.
Thorsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsen has a takedown stuffed.
Weidman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weidman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman scores with a head kick. Thorsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weidman wants to clinch up but Thorsen keeps it at a distance.
Weidman throws a right hand that Thorsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorsen also avoids with ease.
Chris Weidman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weidman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Thorsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weidman is just riding it out for now. Thorsen eventually gives up the hold.
Thorsen trying to pass the guard but Weidman defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman wants to control but Thorsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weidman is refusing to be controlled, as Thorsen sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chris Weidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Thorsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Thorsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Thorsen!
Sven Thorsen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krum has chosen Viktor Krum will rock you as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krum lands a really nice looking cross but Powers seems unphased.
Powers pushes Krum up against the cage in a clinch.
Krum is working Powers over against the cage.
Powers fails to pull guard.
Powers trying to land knees to the body.
Powers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krum after a bit of a struggle.
Powers misses with a body punch.
Krum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krum pushes Powers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Krum.
Powers jumps guard but Krum stands there with Powers around his waist. Powers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krum is pushing Powers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krum.
Powers is trying to maintain a safe position but Krum gets an underhook and turns Powers into the cage.
Krum gets through Powers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krum is struggling to control the position.
Powers tries a knee to the head but Krum blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krum.
Powers letting Krum take a breather here.
Krum lands a right hand.
Krum lands with a left to the head.
Krum avoiding damage as Powers throws knees to the body.
Come on Krum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krum receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Krum lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to break free but Krum has control.
Powers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krum can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
Krum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krum is leaning against Powers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Powers prevents a body shot from Krum.
Powers tries to circle away but Krum has him pinned against the cage.
Krum misses with a punch to the body.
Krum lands a right hand.
Powers is working for takedown but Krum is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Krum as the two fighters clinch.
Krum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Powers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers has Krum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Krum lands a shot to the body.
Krum blocks an uppercut.
Powers is trying to drag Krum to the mat but Krum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powers jumps guard but Krum stands there with Powers around his waist. Powers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krum prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krum is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krum as he jumps to the side.
Krum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krum connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Krum forces Powers back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powers as Krum tries to tie him up.
Powers looking for a takedown.
Krum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Powers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krum to the mat. Krum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Krum controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Powers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krum is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krum controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Krum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krum lands a body shot.
Powers has managed to clinch.
Powers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powers throws a head punch that misses.
Powers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Powers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Krum.
Krum is trying to stall.
Krum lands a nice uppercut.
Krum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powers's efforts to push away.
Powers has Krum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Krum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krum wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krum is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Krum is controlling Powers's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krum is controlling Powers's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Powers wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers looks for a takedown but Krum sprawls well.
Krum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krum defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum misses with a body punch.
Krum lands with a left to the head.
Come on Krum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by Krum which made him look bad.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krum dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers takes one to the side of the head.
Powers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krum digs a good body shot into Powers's ribs.
Viktor Krum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Krum counters with a right hand to the body.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powers leaves his chin hanging out and Krum seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Powers crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Krum!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Krum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zotea Xiabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
212 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zotea Xiabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkwing misses with a body shot.
Xiabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkwing digs a good hook to Xiabo's body.
Xiabo misses with a takedown
letting Hawkwing counter with a right hand.
Xiabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawkwing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zotea Xiabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiabo tries for a takedown but Hawkwing circles away easily
and Hawkwing counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiabo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawkwing counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiabo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkwing counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiabo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkwing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkwing misses with an uppercut. Xiabo saw that one coming.
Xiabo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkwing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Artur Hawkwing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiabo misses with a takedown
and Hawkwing counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Hawkwing.
Hawkwing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiabo.
Nice defenses there by Xiabo.
Xiabo slips a jab from Hawkwing.
Hawkwing throws a chopping leg kick but Xiabo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkwing connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiabo fails with the takedown
letting Hawkwing counter with a right hand.
Hawkwing lunges at Xiabo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiabo's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiabo moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkwing.
Hawkwing misses with a looping right.
Xiabo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawkwing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawkwing counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawkwing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawkwing takes a swing at Xiabo's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawkwing. That snapped Xiabo's head back.
Hawkwing is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiabo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hawkwing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiabo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiabo blocks the leg kick.
Hawkwing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiabo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiabo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkwing with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Hawkwing.
Hawkwing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiabo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkwing.
Xiabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawkwing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiabo is rocked!
Hawkwing misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Xiabo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawkwing lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiabo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawkwing lands a jab to Xiabo's midsection.
Xiabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkwing connects with a body shot that sends Xiabo's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Hawkwing - just one landing.
Hawkwing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkwing lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zotea Xiabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkwing cracks Xiabo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkwing misses the jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xiabo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hawkwing thows a body shot but no joy.
Xiabo misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawkwing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiabo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawkwing throws an overhand right that lands on Xiabo's shoulder, as Xiabo tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkwing misses the jab.
Hawkwing throws a head kick but Xiabo moves out of range.
Hawkwing lands an overhand right.
Xiabo moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkwing.
Hawkwing tries to work over Xiabo's front leg with a kick but Xiabo checks it.
Hawkwing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkwing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiabo. Xiabo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawkwing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiabo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkwing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkwing throws out a powerful jab.
Xiabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkwing counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Hawkwing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawkwing throws a shot from downtown. Xiabo moves away and avoids it.
Hawkwing just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiabo tries for a takedown but Hawkwing circles away easily
and Hawkwing counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Hawkwing.
Hawkwing connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hawkwing counter with a right hand.
Xiabo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkwing counters with a nice right hand that sends Xiabo toppling to the canvas! Xiabo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hawkwing finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zotea Xiabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiabo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkwing throws out the jab.
Xiabo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkwing lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwing jabs Xiabo right on the nose. Xiabo blinks but takes it well.
Xiabo has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkwing counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xiabo avoids the body shot from Hawkwing.
Xiabo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkwing.
Hawkwing slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Hawkwing.
Xiabo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawkwing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkwing punishes Xiabo's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawkwing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xiabo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkwing.
Hawkwing lands a jab to Xiabo's midsection.
Xiabo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiabo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zotea Xiabo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkwing cracks Xiabo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hawkwing has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Xiabo to stand back up!
Hawkwing throws a body punch but Xiabo moves out of range.
Hawkwing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiabo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiabo has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkwing counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiabo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawkwing scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkwing lands with a shot to the body.
Hawkwing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiabo. Xiabo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawkwing lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Hawkwing finds it's way through Xiabo's defenses.
Hawkwing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawkwing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing tests Xiabo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkwing lands with a straight right. Xiabo didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Hawkwing misses.
Hawkwing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiabo's head backwards.
Hawkwing jabs Xiabo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawkwing lands a head shot.
Hawkwing drops Xiabo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Xiabo! Hawkwing dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Hawkwing!
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Hawkwing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuno Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon blocks a head kick by Martins.
Little Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hardon.
Hardon thows a body shot but no joy.
Martins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardon's head backwards.
Martins throws a leg kick but Hardon moved away.
Martins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardon throws a nice head kick!
Hardon works over Martins's head and body with a nice combination.
Martins scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martins's sensitive parts.
Hardon wants to clinch.
Hardon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardon checks the leg kick.
Martins lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardon off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Hardon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardon - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Hardon tenderised Martins's leg. Martins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardon.
Hardon thows a body kick. Martins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardon misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Martins.
Hardon thuds a left hand into Martins's body.
Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martins is able to avoid easily.
Hardon misses with a leg kick.
Martins throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon throws a front kick aimed at Martins's knee but Martins avoids it well.
Martins connects with a leg kick. Hardon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Hardon.
Hardon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martins throws a right hand that Hardon ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardon also avoids with ease.
Hardon tries to score with a low kick but Martins moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martins.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hardon.
Martins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins's corner calls for a 1-2. Martins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hardon closes the distance and clinches.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Hardon avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Hardon pushes off an throws an elbow but Martins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardon tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Hardon connects with a knee to the head.
Martins is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardon has double underhooks.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martins checks a leg kick.
Martins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardon doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martins misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a wild body kick that Hardon sees coming a mile off.
Martins misses with a straight right.
Hardon doesn't manage to clinch there - Martins circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins moves out of range of the body kick.
Martins lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardon throws a jab when Martins was well out of range.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martins throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon tries to move into range but Martins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Little Hardon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardon lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Martins.
Martins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardon's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martins.
Hardon throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Hardon lands a jab.
Hardon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martins.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hardon - the referee stops the clock and Martins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hardon. Martins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
Hardon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardon scrambles back to his feet.
Hardon lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon off balance momentarily.
Martins jabs Hardon right on the nose. Hardon blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins 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.
Hardon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardon blocks a leg kick.
Hardon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon cracks the inside of Martins's front leg.
Hardon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hardon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Hardon throws a push kick but Martins slaps the foot to one side.
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martins misses with a low kick.
Hardon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martins's head backwards.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses.
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martins throws out the jab.
Hardon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Hardon.
Hardon lands a nice shot that snaps Martins's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins thuds his shin into the meat of Hardon's side.
Hardon lands a two punch combo.
Hardon tests Martins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Martins tenderised Hardon's leg. Hardon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martins throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins avoids the head kick by Hardon.
Martins misses with a leg kick.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Martins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martins's head.
Hardon scores with a leg kick.
Hardon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardon misses with a two punch combination.
Hardon checks a leg kick nicely.
Little Hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martins thows a body shot but no joy.
Martins lands with a nice body punch.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardon moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off.
Hardon looks for the body kick but Martins saw that one coming.
Jab from Martins.
Little Hardon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins tests Hardon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martins scores with a shot to the body.
Hardon drops his hands momentarily and Martins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardon checks a leg kick nicely.
Martins throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martins.
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon thumps Martins with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon missing with a left hand there. Martins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardon connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Little Hardon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Martins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martins connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Hardon's defenses.
Hardon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martins.
Martins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Martins.
Martins throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily.
Hardon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardon moves out of range of the leg kick from Martins.
Hardon is looking to clinch.
Martins walks into a left hand.
Martins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardon, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardon's knee momentarily.
Hardon throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Martins.
Hardon checks the leg kick.
Hardon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardon scoring well with a low kick there.
Martins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardon's head.
Martins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon jabs Martins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martins lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardon.
Hardon checks a low kick from Martins.
Martins blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Hardon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon throws a leg kick
and Martins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardon's knee momentarily.
Hardon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martins momentarily.
Hardon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Martins.
Martins checks the leg kick.
Hardon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martins throws a body kick that misses.
Martins connects with a solid leg kick.
Martins throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martins.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
Martins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardon slips a jab from Martins.
An inside leg kick from Martins misses.
Martins tries to move into range but Hardon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martins.
Hardon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Martins tenderised Hardon's leg. Hardon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Some wild striking there from Hardon.
Martins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martins has time to react.
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!
Hardon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon is looking to land body kicks.
Hardon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardon throws a sloppy head kick
and Martins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardon moves out of range as Martins throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Martins.
Martins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nuno Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little Hardon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martins misses with a low kick.
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 Nuno Martins.
Well Hardon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Ostrowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ostrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasparaitis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ostrowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Ostrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Kasparaitis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasparaitis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ostrowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kasparaitis - the referee stops the clock and Ostrowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kasparaitis. Ostrowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostrowski. Kasparaitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Kasparaitis avoids it easily.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Kasparaitis saw that one coming.
Kasparaitis tries to work over Ostrowski's front leg with a kick but Ostrowski checks it.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Ostrowski strikes.
Kasparaitis throws a nice looking combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostrowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasparaitis connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is looking to chop away at Ostrowski's legs.
Kasparaitis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasparaitis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasparaitis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a nice head kick!
Ostrowski is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Kasparaitis.
Oh Ostrowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Ostrowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasparaitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ostrowski clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski digs a right hand into Kasparaitis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kasparaitis's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski is trying to break the clinch but Kasparaitis is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Ostrowski - that landed with a thud.
Ostrowski blocking some punches.
Ostrowski wants to stall.
Kasparaitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ostrowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ostrowski tries to work over Kasparaitis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasparaitis trying to stall but Ostrowski improves his position.
Ostrowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ostrowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasparaitis's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski tries a body shot but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ostrowski.
Kasparaitis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ostrowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
Kasparaitis lands with a left to the head.
Kasparaitis is working Ostrowski over against the cage.
Ostrowski can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
Ostrowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kasparaitis or not.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ostrowski works on Kasparaitis's body with a couple of short punches.
Kasparaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasparaitis working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasparaitis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ostrowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasparaitis controls his hands.
Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch.
Kasparaitis tries to score with a low kick but Ostrowski moves his leg out of the way.
Kasparaitis tried to score with a low kick but Ostrowski checks it.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick
and Ostrowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Ostrowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darius Kasparaitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasparaitis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasparaitis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the leg kick from Ostrowski.
Kasparaitis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasparaitis gets caught flat footed, as Ostrowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ostrowski trying to control but Kasparaitis is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice head shot.
Kasparaitis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Kasparaitis is out of range.
Ostrowski throws the left hand but Kasparaitis avoids the punch easily.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body kick.
Kasparaitis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostrowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ostrowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasparaitis under the eye.
Kasparaitis delivers a nice body kick.
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Ostrowski.
Kasparaitis throws a front kick aimed at Ostrowski's knee but Ostrowski avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasparaitis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparaitis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Ostrowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasparaitis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Kasparaitis.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasparaitis.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasparaitis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ostrowski drives through and clinches with Kasparaitis against the cage.
Ostrowski misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ostrowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ostrowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasparaitis controls his hands.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kasparaitis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasparaitis controls his hands.
Ostrowski breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Kasparaitis.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Kasparaitis saw that one coming.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Ostrowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ostrowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ostrowski.
Kasparaitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a chopping leg kick but Kasparaitis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Kasparaitis.
Ostrowski throws the left hand but Kasparaitis avoids the punch easily.
Kasparaitis connects with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasparaitis.
Ostrowski throws a lazy right hand but Kasparaitis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Kasparaitis avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Kasparaitis shows good takedown defense.
Kasparaitis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ostrowski.
A big left from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski scores with a nice right hand.
Kasparaitis looks for the body kick but Ostrowski saw that one coming.
Ostrowski throws the left hand but Kasparaitis avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick as Kasparaitis jumps back.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasparaitis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasparaitis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Ostrowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasparaitis can pounce on him.
Kasparaitis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ostrowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasparaitis. Kasparaitis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasparaitis cracks Ostrowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ostrowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kasparaitis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ostrowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis is the new featherweight champion!
Darius Kasparaitis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Ries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopette kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This is War. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Ries!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ries scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ries misses with a two punch combination.
Lopette throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ries is defended easily by Lopette.
Ries takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Ries bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ries thows a body shot but no joy.
Lopette moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopette digs a good hook to Ries's body.
Lopette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries dives in and grabs Lopette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopette pushes down on Ries's head and hops out.
Lopette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ries.
Ries blocks a head kick by Lopette.
Lopette looks for the body kick but Ries saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopette.
Ries digs a good hook to Lopette's body.
Lopette throws a good cross that connects.
Lopette throws a shot from downtown. Ries moves away and avoids it.
Lopette slips under a jab from Ries.
Ries looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bornas Lopette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Ries.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries fails with a takedown attempt.
Ries moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ries slips under a jab from Lopette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ries fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Lopette.
Ries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopette is looking to slow Ries down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ries.
Ries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopette avoids it really well and circles away.
Ries takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopette explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ries counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ries rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ries checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ries.
Chase Ries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lopette.
Ries looks to land a combination but Lopette avoids it well.
Ries shoots for a takedown but Lopette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ries misses with a hook.
Ries takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ries.
Ries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Bornas Lopette will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lopette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ries scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ries shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopette sprawls well. He's pushed Ries's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopette. Ries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ries misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopette looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lopette wants to control but Ries postures up.
Ries throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopette's head but Lopette avoids it well.
Ries is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopette is defending well.
Ries working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette sneaks back into half guard.
Lopette is holding on to half guard well.
Ries is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ries tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lopette controls his leg.
Ries is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopette moves into full guard.
Lopette is pulling down on Ries's head. It's preventing any offense from Ries, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ries working some strikes from top position.
Ries working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopette is pulling down on Ries's head to control his posture.
Ries pushes down on Lopette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ries working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lopette wants to improve his position but Ries is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ries passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries looking to finish Lopette with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lopette!
Lopette taking shots to the head.
Ries punching from mount but Lopette doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopette is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ries looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lopette is looking to get to half guard.
Lopette wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ries.
Ries punching from mount but Lopette doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopette in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lopette wants to control but Ries is having none of it.
Ries lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopette hang on?
Lopette is squirming around, avoiding Ries's attempts to control the action.
Ries avoids the attempt from Lopette to control.
Ries punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ries misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ries sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lopette slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lopette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ries's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ries's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Ries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lopette misses with a low kick.
Ries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopette counters by moving into the clinch.
Lopette prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lopette scores a nice knee to the body.
Ries tries to break the clinch but Lopette is controlling the position.
Lopette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopette misses with an elbow strike.
Lopette connects with a knee to the head.
Lopette misses with a body punch.
Lopette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ries is out of range.
Ries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopette.
Ries shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ries misses with an uppercut
and Lopette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ries's knee momentarily.
Ries thows a body shot but no joy.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Lopette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ries defending well as Lopette loads up on a big left hand.
Ries tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopette scores with a punch to the head.
Ries has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopette.
Ries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopette.
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!
Ries shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bornas Lopette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Ries.
Lopette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ries on the side of the head.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ries.
Lopette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ries will feel that in the morning.
Lopette lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopette is looking to slow Ries down with leg kicks.
Ries throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bornas Lopette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopette scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopette scores with a head kick.
Ries is rocked!
Ries misses with a combination
and Lopette counters with a big right hand! Oh Ries is in trouble here! Lopette follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette retains his middleweight title!
Bornas Lopette 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GungHo Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami's entrance music is The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. A fine choice. Jesus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Psychedelic Super Jesus. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, GungHo Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jesus missing with a left hand there. Boulami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jesus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boulami stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Boulami misses
and Jesus counters by clinching up.
Jesus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boulami tries to break free but Jesus pushes him back against the cage.
Jesus misses with a knee to the head.
Jesus stalling in the clinch.
Jesus scores with a shot to the side of Boulami's head.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
Boulami is trying to stall.
Boulami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus trying to land knees to the body.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulami's elbow.
Jesus lands with a right to the head.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Boulami controls the action.
Jesus avoids a wild elbow strike from Boulami.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Jesus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boulami blocks it with crossed arms.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulami. Jesus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Boulami misses its intended target.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulami gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boulami connects with a leg kick. Jesus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jesus misses with a body kick.
Boulami looks to land a body kick but Jesus moved away.
Boulami scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
GungHo Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jesus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulami stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jesus.
Boulami scores with a hook.
Boulami lands a slapping body shot.
Boulami fails with the takedown.
Jesus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus thows a body shot but no joy.
Boulami throws a leg kick but Jesus moved away.
Jesus doesn't manage to clinch there - Boulami circles away.
Boulami connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jesus enables Boulami to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jesus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jesus is on top in guard.
Boulami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Boulami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boulami is keeping the position for now.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boulami trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulami is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boulami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulami controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulami closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jesus's guard.
Jesus looking to control.
Boulami looking to pass the guard.
Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulami's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Boulami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boulami looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but GungHo Jesus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jesus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulami scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jesus won't allow Boulami to pass to mount.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Jesus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boulami lands with a punch from half guard.
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Boulami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boulami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Jesus wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus taking some punishment here, with Boulami in his half guard.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Jesus is trying to control but can't.
Jesus is trying to stand up here but Boulami is controlling him well.
Jesus trying to hold on to Boulami's head to control him but Boulami postures up.
Boulami prevents Jesus from improving his position.
Jesus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Omar Boulami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boulami working Jesus over with strikes.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Boulami scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Jesus's hands, connecting with Jesus's forehead.
Boulami is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Jesus's hands, connecting with Jesus's forehead.
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!
Boulami looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jesus is rocked!
Boulami lands a big elbow - Jesus is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Boulami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Omar Boulami was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Ryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Gomez Bollanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Gomez Bollanos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Ryker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Gomez Bollanos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bollanos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryker.
Bollanos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bollanos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryker on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryker.
Bollanos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryker.
No joy there for Ryker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryker cracks the inside of Bollanos's front leg.
Ryker feints and then cracks Bollanos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bollanos down.
Bollanos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryker. That's going to slow Bollanos down.
Bollanos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bollanos looks winded!
Ryker is looking to slow Bollanos down with leg kicks.
Ryker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Ryker slams his shin into Bollanos's torso.
Ryker scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryker.
Ryker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollanos.
Ryker lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryker lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Ryker scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Roberto Gomez Bollanos has been cut.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. Bollanos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryker cracks Bollanos with an open hand slap.
Ryker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollanos.
Ryker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bollanos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Ryker tenderised Bollanos's leg. Bollanos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Ryker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bollanos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryker connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bollanos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryker - the referee stops the clock and Bollanos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryker. Bollanos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ryker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bollanos takes a step back to recover.
Ryker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ryker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollanos.
Bollanos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bollanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryker.
Ryker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryker scores with a nice body kick.
Ryker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryker cracks Bollanos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bollanos.
Ryker throws a shot to the body.
Bollanos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryker. Ryker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryker thumps Bollanos with a low kick.
Ryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bollanos moves away.
Ryker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bollanos's sensitive parts.
Bollanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryker feints and then cracks Bollanos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bollanos down.
Bollanos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ryker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryker lands a leg kick that knocks Bollanos off balance momentarily.
Bollanos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryker lands a front kick.
Ryker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryker misses with a head kick.
Bollanos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bollanos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ryker.
Ryker lands a right hook to the body.
Ryker feints a jab promting Bollanos to slip. Ryker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bollanos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Ryker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ryker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryker.
Bollanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryker.
Ryker connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Ryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gomez Bollanos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryker. That's going to slow Bollanos down.
Ryker lands with a kick to the temple. Bollanos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryker.
Marcel Ryker is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bollanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
Ryker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryker throws a series of strikes that have Bollanos backpedaling.
Ryker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bollanos's sensitive parts.
Bollanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryker.
Ryker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bollanos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryker.
Ryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bollanos can do to turn this around?
Ryker lands a nice hook to Bollanos's body. Bollanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryker scores with a jab to the body.
Ryker connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker lands a jab.
Bollanos is breathing heavily.
Ryker delivers a nice body kick.
Marcel Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bollanos momentarily.
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryker feints and then cracks Bollanos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bollanos down.
Ryker keeps Bollanos at a distance using the push kick.
Ryker lands with a shot to the body.
Ryker thumps Bollanos with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Ryker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bollanos avoids the head kick by Ryker.
Ryker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lands a big head kick that sends Bollanos tumbling to the mat! Ryker takes a step backwards and waves Bollanos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bollanos is rocked!
Ryker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollanos.
Bollanos is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryker finish him?
Ryker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryker.
Bollanos seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryker misses with a head kick.
Ryker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bollanos is out of range.
Bollanos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bollanos misses with a wild combination.
Bollanos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryker.
Bollanos blocks a head kick by Ryker.
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryker. Bollanos shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ryker.
Ryker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryker lands a big head kick that sends Bollanos tumbling to the mat! Ryker takes a step backwards and waves Bollanos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
Ryker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bollanos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bollanos tries to move into range but Ryker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bollanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
Bollanos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bollanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryker pushes Bollanos away with a front kick.
Ryker thows a body kick. Bollanos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ryker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ryker.
Ryker thuds his shin into the meat of Bollanos's side.
Ryker cracks Bollanos with an open hand slap.
Ryker lands a big head kick that sends Bollanos tumbling to the mat! Ryker takes a step backwards and waves Bollanos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ryker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
Ryker is looking to wear down Bollanos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryker scores with a head kick. Bollanos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryker is looking to land body kicks.
Ryker lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Ryker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gomez Bollanos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryker lands a high kick!
Ryker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bollanos is out of range and Ryker settles back down.
Bollanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryker moves away.
Ryker wants to land a leg kick but Bollanos is out of range.
Ryker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bollanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bollanos takes a swing at Ryker's ribcage but misses.
Bollanos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bollanos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryker connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryker moves away.
Bollanos misses the shot to the body.
Ryker is looking to land body kicks.
Ryker misses with a low kick.
Bollanos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryker thumps Bollanos with a low kick.
Ryker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bollanos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
Bollanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryker.
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bollanos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryker. Ryker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryker lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker tests Bollanos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryker thumps Bollanos with a low kick.
Ryker throws a head kick that misses.
Ryker throws a body punch but Bollanos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollanos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryker. Ryker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollanos.
Bollanos closes the distance and clinches.
Ryker breaks the clinch.
Bollanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bollanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bollanos misses with a shot to the body
letting Ryker counter with a right hand.
Ryker is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryker.
Ryker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryker is looking to slow Bollanos down with leg kicks.
Bollanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
Bollanos moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryker delivers a nice body kick.
Ryker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bollanos takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryker. That's going to slow Bollanos down.
Bollanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryker tries to land a leg kick but Bollanos saw it coming and moves away.
Bollanos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryker!
Ryker thuds his right hand into Bollanos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryker lands a leg kick that knocks Bollanos off balance momentarily.
Ryker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bollanos.
Ryker misses with a kick to the body.
Ryker misses with an uppercut. Bollanos saw that one coming.
Ryker throws the kick towards the body but Bollanos avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Bollanos does it's job there.
Bollanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bollanos avoids the body shot from Ryker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Ryker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gomez Bollanos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bollanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollanos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bollanos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bollanos misses the target.
A slow jab from Bollanos misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryker, right into the meat.
Bollanos moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryker.
Bollanos lands a body shot.
Bollanos moves out of range as Ryker throws a body kick.
Ryker lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bollanos moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bollanos misses with a double jab.
Ryker throws a leg kick but Bollanos checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
Bollanos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ryker misses with a leg kick.
Ryker misses with a low kick.
Bollanos jabs Ryker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bollanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryker connects with a body shot.
A cross from Ryker lands.
Ryker slips a jab and a cross from Bollanos.
Bollanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
Bollanos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bollanos blocks a leg kick.
Ryker avoids the body shot from Bollanos.
Bollanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker scores with a head kick. Bollanos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryker cracks the inside of Bollanos's front leg.
Ryker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryker.
Ryker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryker lands a front kick.
Ryker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bollanos lands with a hook. Ryker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bollanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bollanos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryker.
Bollanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. Bollanos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollanos swings for the body but Ryker moves out of range.
Ryker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryker thuds his shin into the meat of Bollanos's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryker, right into the meat.
Bollanos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryker throws a leg kick which misses Bollanos's front leg but catches the back leg as Bollanos tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryker - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollanos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bollanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryker.
Ryker scores with a head kick.
Bollanos misses with an uppercut
and Ryker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryker misses with a low kick.
Bollanos throws a jab when Ryker was well out of range.
Ryker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bollanos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryker lands a big head kick that sends Bollanos tumbling to the mat! Ryker takes a step backwards and waves Bollanos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bollanos connects with a right hand. Ryker shakes it off.
Ryker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bollanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryker.
Bollanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryker counters with a body kick.
Ryker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bollanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryker thumps Bollanos with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bollanos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryker - the referee stops the clock and Bollanos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryker. Bollanos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Ryker had his way with Roberto Gomez Bollanos in that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gomez Bollanos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bollanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Bollanos as he checks the leg kick.
Ryker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bollanos misses with an uppercut.
Ryker lands a leg kick that knocks Bollanos off balance momentarily.
Bollanos misses the shot to the body.
Bollanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab by Ryker.
Bollanos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bollanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. Bollanos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryker throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryker. That's going to slow Bollanos down.
Ryker lands a left and a right that send Bollanos crashing to the mat, dazed. Ryker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryker scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryker.
Bollanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryker.
Bollanos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryker throws a front kick that sends Bollanos stumbling back into the cage.
Ryker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bollanos takes a swing at Ryker's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryker. That's going to slow Bollanos down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryker lands a head kick!
Bollanos sizes up Ryker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bollanos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryker.
Bollanos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bollanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryker moves away.
Ryker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bollanos misses with a body punch
and Ryker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bollanos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bollanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bollanos misses with an uppercut
and Ryker counters with a thumping low kick.
Bollanos lands a nice looking body shot.
Bollanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollanos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ryker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bollanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bollanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryker.
Bollanos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roberto Gomez Bollanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bollanos's calf.
Ryker lands a head kick. Bollanos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryker throws a body kick that misses.
Ryker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bollanos misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bollanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryker lands a jab to Bollanos's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bollanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryker.
Bollanos misses with a left hand
and Ryker counters with a nice leg kick.
Ryker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bollanos at a distance.
Bollanos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryker.
Ryker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Ryker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bollanos's calf.
Ryker lands a leg kick that knocks Bollanos off balance momentarily.
Ryker scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Ryker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Ryker!
Marcel Ryker retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Marcel Ryker 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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