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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Luchador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gill Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Luchador 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Luchador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gill Mills!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luchador avoids the body shot from Mills.
Mills stuffs the takedown.
Mills throws a lazy right hand but Luchador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luchador tries for a takedown but Mills sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luchador closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mills quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luchador is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luchador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mills has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mills is looking for a sweep. Luchador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luchador is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Luchador is trying to work for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills is defending against the submission attempts here by Luchador.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mills can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luchador is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mills is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Luchador!
After winning the bout, James Luchador thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cave Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cave Mann!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Joaquin is just out of range.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mann misses with a looping left.
Mann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Joaquin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mann with a nice cross.
Joaquin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
Mann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
Mann lands a leg kick that knocks Joaquin off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Joaquin's head coaches at GoldStar Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joaquin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mann can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Joaquin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Joaquin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann throws a series of strikes that have Joaquin backpedaling.
Joaquin 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.
Mann throws a leg kick but Joaquin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cave Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joaquin.
Mann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joaquin is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann cracks Joaquin with an open hand slap.
Joaquin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Joaquin takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joaquin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joaquin is rocked!
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joaquin.
Mann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mann looks winded!
Mann lands with an overhand left.
Oh Joaquin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mann misses with a hook. Joaquin ducked under it nicely.
Joaquin seems to have got his legs back now.
Joaquin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mann throws a combination. Joaquin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Mann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joaquin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Joaquin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mann misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Joaquin moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Joaquin.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Joaquin.
Mann misses with a hook. Joaquin ducked under it nicely.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Joaquin moves away and avoids it.
Mann misses with a straight right.
Joaquin slips under a jab from Mann.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joaquin.
Mann swings for the body but Joaquin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Joaquin moved out of range nicely.
Joaquin moves out of range as Mann strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mann.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Joaquin saw that one coming.
Joaquin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
Mann throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Joaquin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Mann misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cave Mann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mann misses with a looping left.
Joaquin slips a straight right by Mann.
Joaquin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Mann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mann throws a right and a left that Joaquin avoids nicely.
Mann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Joaquin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joaquin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mann to score with a decent uppercut.
Mann throws a jab when Joaquin was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Joaquin blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mann.
Cave Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joaquin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann tries to land a leg kick but Joaquin saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann misses the jab.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Joaquin saw that one coming.
Mann takes a swing at Joaquin's ribcage but misses.
Mann takes a swing at Joaquin's ribcage but misses.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joaquin ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Mann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Joaquin moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses the body punch
and Joaquin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.
Mann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joaquin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joaquin defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand.
Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mann misses with a straight left.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
Mann looks for the body kick but Joaquin saw that one coming.
Joaquin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann misses with a two punch combination.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Joaquin moved out of range nicely.
Cave Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Joaquin as he checks the leg kick.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Joaquin moved out of range nicely.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Joaquin moved out of range nicely.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Joaquin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mann throws a lazy right hand but Joaquin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Joaquin is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin blocks a jab.
Mann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joaquin defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand.
Mann throws a low kick but Joaquin avoids it.
Mann misses with a left hand
and Joaquin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joaquin moves out of range of the body kick.
Mann throws a head kick but Joaquin moves out of range.
Mann misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mann throws a hook to the side of Joaquin's head but Joaquin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cave Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Joaquin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. Joaquin should have avoided that one.
Mann misses with a hook.
Joaquin slips under a jab.
A big right from Mann misses.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Joaquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann lands a body shot.
Mann throws a series of punches but Joaquin moves out of range.
Mann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joaquin checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin slips under a jab.
A big left from Mann misses.
Joaquin moves away from the strike by Mann.
Mann misses with a right hand
and Joaquin counters with a low kick, right behind Mann 's knee.
Mann misses with a straight left.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
Mann misses with a hook. Joaquin ducked under it nicely.
Joaquin checks a leg kick nicely.
Mann throws a leg kick but Joaquin checks it.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Joaquin saw that one coming.
Joaquin slips a jab from Mann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin slips under a jab.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
Joaquin blocks a leg kick.
Joaquin moves away from the strike by Mann.
Joaquin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mann throws out the jab.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joaquin.
Mann misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mann misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Mann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Mann misses.
Mann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joaquin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Joaquin moved out of range nicely.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
Mann tries to bum rush Joaquin with a series of wild strikes but Joaquin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joaquin checks a low kick from Mann.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Joaquin moves his leg out of the way.
Mann throws a jab but it's blocked by Joaquin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to land a leg kick but Joaquin is out of range.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Joaquin checks a low kick from Mann.
Joaquin slips under a jab from Mann.
Joaquin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mann.
Mann throws a solid leg kick but Joaquin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mann.
Mann throws a jab when Joaquin was well out of range.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Joaquin moves away and avoids it.
Mann throws the left hand but Joaquin avoids the punch easily.
Joaquin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocky Joaquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cave Mann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cave Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mann 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cave Mann!
Cave Mann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonso Damiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alphonso Damiano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Angle's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alphonso Damiano!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle slaps away a takedown attempt from Damiano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damiano dives in and grabs Angle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angle pushes down on Damiano's head and hops out.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Damiano's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Angle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Angle cracks Damiano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damiano wants to control but Angle postures up.
Damiano is looking to reverse the position.
Damiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damiano wants to control but Angle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Angle wants to stand but Damiano has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Damiano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Angle takes a little break here. Damiano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Angle is looking to take a break and control but Damiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angle tries to move to mount but Damiano blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Angle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Damiano is looking for a sweep.
Angle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Damiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damiano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Angle counters with a single leg into guard. Damiano didn't expect that.
Eric Angle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Damiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damiano is keeping the position for now.
Angle stays in close to Damiano's body and controls the position.
Angle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Damiano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Angle passes into half guard.
Damiano is refusing to be controlled, as Angle sits in half guard.
Angle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damiano is looking to improve his position.
Angle wants to take a breather but Damiano is having none of it.
Angle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Eric Angle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Angle just misses with a punch to the body.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damiano pinned against the cage. Damiano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damiano throws a head kick but Angle moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Angle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Angle tries to clinch up.
Damiano fails to land the takedown.
Damiano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angle circles away.
No luck for Angle with that takedown attempt.
Damiano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Angle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Damiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angle.
Damiano leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damiano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eric Angle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Damiano.
Damiano shoots in but Angle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eric Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damiano is breathing heavily.
Angle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Damiano trying to control here.
Angle controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Angle just wasn't active enough.
Angle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damiano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Damiano taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle decides to stand back up. Angle steps back and let's Damiano get back to his feet.
Damiano lands a nice hook to Angle's body. Angle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damiano has momentary wrist control but Angle slips an elbow through the middle.
Angle passes Damiano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Angle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Angle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Damiano!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damiano tries to hold on but Angle postures up.
Angle controlling the position easily from mount.
Angle misses with a head shot.
Angle looking to control but Damiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Angle tries to clinch there but Damiano circles away.
Angle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damiano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damiano tries to keep at a distance but Angle has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damiano is trying to force a seperation but Angle has the dominant position.
Angle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Damiano just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Angle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Damiano connects with a crisp jab.
Damiano shoots in looking for a takedown but Angle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damiano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Damiano defends it nicely.
Damiano clinches.
Angle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damiano goes for a double leg but Angle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angle continues to drive forward.
Damiano jumps guard and drags Angle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Angle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damiano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damiano looking to control.
Damiano keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angle moves to clinch but Damiano breaks away
and Damiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Angle looks for the body kick but Damiano saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damiano.
Angle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle wants to clinch.
Angle wants to clinch up but Damiano keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Angle.
Damiano doesn't manage to clinch there - Angle circles away.
Damiano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angle as he avoids it easily.
Eric Angle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Damiano.
Angle swinging wildly here.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Damiano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angle tries to clinch up but Damiano circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angle, pushing him back against the cage.
Damiano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Damiano stalling the fight.
Damiano can't find room to land a body shot as Angle controls the action.
Damiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Angle's efforts to push away.
Angle jumps guard but Damiano stands there with Angle around his waist. Angle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Angle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Damiano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angle walks away with a smile on his face. Damiano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Angle. No joy for Damiano on that attempt.
Damiano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angle pinned against the cage. Angle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle lands a few punches from side control.
Angle tries to advance to mount but Damiano denies him.
Angle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Damiano is letting Angle control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angle, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Angle!
Eric Angle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cage Star , into his post fight interview.
Alphonso Damiano spoke after the fight, saying 'lose i don't lose'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barnes Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemingway comes to the cage accompanied by fortunate son. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paul Daley enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barnes Hemingway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daley as he avoids it easily.
Daley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemingway.
A combination from Daley does no damage.
Daley throws a nice looking combination but Hemingway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hemingway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice combination there by Daley.
Daley cracks a nice hook into Hemingway's ribs.
Hemingway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hemingway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hemingway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemingway has managed to clinch.
Hemingway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daley lands an uppercut.
Hemingway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnes Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemingway backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daley misses with a punch to the body.
Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemingway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemingway.
Hemingway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daley scores with a nice strike.
Daley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hemingway backs up against the cage.
It looks like Barnes Hemingway has been cut.
Daley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hemingway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daley lands a jab-cross combination.
Hemingway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hemingway is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley cracks Hemingway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daley feints a jab promting Hemingway to slip. Daley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hemingway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway closes the distance and clinches up with Daley, looking for a takedown. Hemingway pushes Daley against the cage but Daley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daley with a nice cross.
Daley works Hemingway's body with a nice hook.
Daley throws a right hand that Hemingway ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemingway also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Daley.
Hemingway takes one to the side of the head.
Daley connects with a body shot that sends Hemingway's belly button to the back.
Hemingway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daley scores with a jab to the head.
Hemingway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daley scores with a decent looking hook.
Hemingway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paul Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daley wants it to stay on the feet.
Daley connects with a body shot that sends Hemingway's belly button to the back.
Hemingway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hemingway scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley jabs Hemingway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hemingway wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Daley. Beautiful body shot.
Daley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daley punishes Hemingway's body with a nice straight punch.
Daley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daley lands with a good body shot.
No luck for Hemingway with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hemingway is defended easily by Daley.
Daley digs a good body shot into Hemingway's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Daley.
Daley lands a nice hook to Hemingway's body. Hemingway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daley jabs Hemingway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley jabs at Hemingway's body.
Daley with a hook.
Hemingway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Daley. No joy for Hemingway on that attempt.
Daley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daley stuffs the takedown.
Daley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Daley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hemingway doesn't seem bothered though.
Daley lands a body shot.
Daley is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daley lands a nice looking body shot.
Daley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hemingway backs up against the cage.
Daley lands with a good body shot.
Daley connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barnes Hemingway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daley misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daley!
Daley lands a body shot.
Hemingway misses with a takedown attempt - Daley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Hemingway misses its intended target.
Hemingway looks to land a combination but Daley avoids it well.
Daley lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Daley.
Hemingway dives in for a single leg takedown but Daley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hemingway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daley sizes up Hemingway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hemingway rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown but Daley shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnes Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Hemingway or perhaps it was just good defense by Daley which made him look bad.
Daley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hemingway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hemingway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daley.
Daley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hemingway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes Hemingway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemingway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daley scores with a three punch combo!
Daley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemingway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daley.
Daley throws a right and a left that Hemingway avoids nicely.
Daley lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley digs a good hook to Hemingway's body.
Daley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hemingway off the cage and back into range.
Hemingway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daley swivels and escapes.
Daley stuns Hemingway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daley with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Daley.
Jab, jab by Daley - just one landing.
Hemingway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daley, as that shot connected.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hemingway. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hemingway takes one to the side of the head.
Daley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hemingway in his tracks.
Hemingway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Daley.
Daley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemingway.
Daley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hemingway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Daley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hemingway doesn't seem phased though.
Daley scores with a jab.
Hemingway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hemingway fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Daley.
Daley throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Daley finds it's way through Hemingway's defenses.
Daley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hemingway's head backwards.
Hemingway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hemingway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hemingway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daley stuns Hemingway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paul Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daley scores with a sloppy right hand. Hemingway should have avoided that one.
Hemingway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daley lands an overhand right.
Hemingway wants to clinch but Daley slips to the side
and Daley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hemingway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daley swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barnes Hemingway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Daley connects with a single shot there.
Hemingway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daley as he jumps to the side.
Daley scores with a three punch combo!
Daley scores with a shot to the body.
Hemingway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnes Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley digs a good body shot into Hemingway's ribs.
Daley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Daley. That snapped Hemingway's head back.
Hemingway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hemingway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemingway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley works over Hemingway's head and body with a nice combination.
Daley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hemingway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daley defends it nicely.
Daley throws a one two combo.
Daley lands with a shot to the body.
Hemingway gets a double leg takedown into Daley's guard.
Hemingway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daley looking for a sweep. Not yet Daley, not yet.
Daley has his foot on Hemingway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hemingway works his way back into a safe position though.
Hemingway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daley's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemingway is pushing down on Daley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daley is fighting to maintain full guard but Hemingway has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Hemingway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hemingway trying to control from Daley's half guard. Daley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daley managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemingway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hemingway's guard.
Daley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hemingway's guard.
Daley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hemingway misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley wants to pass to mount but Hemingway is defending the position.
Daley passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway regains half guard.
Daley wants to pass to mount but Hemingway is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemingway is trying to control but Daley manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Daley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Daley!
The defeated Barnes Hemingway had this to say: 'Boooooooooooo'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
157 lbs
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138 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Volk Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth throws a leg kick which misses Eriksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eriksson tries to avoid it.
Kruth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eriksson.
Kruth doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksson circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eriksson. Kruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eriksson at a distance.
A jab from Kruth finds it's way through Eriksson's defenses.
Volk Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruth doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksson circles away.
Kruth lands a really nice looking cross but Eriksson seems unphased.
Kruth has managed to clinch.
Eriksson is trying to stall.
Kruth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kruth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruth controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruth pushes Eriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruth effectively controlling the action here.
Eriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruth's elbow.
Kruth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eriksson is rocked!
Eriksson tries a body shot but Kruth blocks it.
Eriksson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kruth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kruth gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Still in the clinch, Kruth scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth effectively controlling the action here.
Eriksson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kruth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Kruth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruth finish him?
Eriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruth slows down the pace here.
Kruth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eriksson's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kruth for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruth blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kruth on the inside.
Eriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruth is keeping busy.
Kruth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruth lands a left hand.
Kruth leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Kruth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage.
Kruth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kruth gets through Eriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruth slows down the pace here.
Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruth.
We've been informed that Eriksson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruth lands a nice elbow.
Kruth stalling.
Kruth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Kruth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eriksson gets tackled into the cage by Kruth. Kruth maintains the clinch.
Eriksson tries to throw a body punch but Kruth avoids it by throwing Eriksson back against the cage.
Kruth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruth lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kruth.
Eriksson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eriksson's defenses.
Kruth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kruth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikssons head.
Kruth lands an elbow inside that Eriksson shrugs off.
Kruth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bjorn Eriksson has been cut.
Kruth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruth creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Eriksson with a big uppercut! Eriksson tries to clinch up but Kruth pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Eriksson to the mat! Eriksson covers up and Kruth unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Volk Kruth!
A victorious Volk Kruth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tayber's choice of entrance music: Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu. Jebidiah Tayber will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
168 lbs
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165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jebidiah Tayber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman Jr blocks the body kick.
Coleman Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Tayber.
Tayber just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tayber.
Tayber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coleman Jr blocks a leg kick.
Coleman Jr checks the leg kick.
Tayber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coleman Jr defends well and Tayber ends up having to push Coleman Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tayber breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber throws a leg kick but Coleman Jr moved away.
Tayber misses with a body shot.
Tayber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tayber misses with a body kick.
Tayber throws a series of punches but Coleman Jr avoids them all with ease.
Tayber fails with the takedown
and Coleman Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tayber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman Jr moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Coleman Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Tayber.
Coleman Jr moves out of range as Tayber throws a body kick.
Tayber misses with a looping right.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Tayber.
Tayber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tayber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Tayber misses with a low kick.
Tayber fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tayber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Tayber looking to score a takedown here. Coleman Jr is defending well but Tayber drives through and ends up in Coleman Jr's guard.
Tayber throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been informed that Tayber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tayber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coleman Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tayber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tayber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tayber postures up in Coleman Jr's guard and throws a big left but Coleman Jr blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tayber trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tayber throws a head kick that misses.
Tayber cracks Coleman Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tayber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tayber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tayber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tayber throws a nice head kick!
Tayber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tayber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman Jr slips under a jab.
Tayber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tayber throws a jab when Coleman Jr was well out of range.
Tayber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tayber misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tayber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coleman Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coleman Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber cracks Coleman Jr with an open hand slap.
Tayber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman Jr.
Tayber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman Jr's head.
Tayber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tayber takes a swing at Coleman Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tayber lands a body shot.
Jebidiah Tayber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tayber.
Mark Coleman Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tayber looks for the body kick but Coleman Jr saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayber throws out a loose jab but Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman Jr moves out of range as Tayber strikes.
Tayber misses with a straight right.
Coleman Jr moves forwards but Tayber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tayber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coleman Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Tayber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tayber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr slips a jab and a cross from Tayber.
Tayber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman Jr but Coleman Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Coleman Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Tayber.
Tayber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tayber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman Jr as he jumps to the side.
Tayber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
Tayber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tayber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tayber cracks Coleman Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tayber fails with a takedown attempt.
Tayber just misses with a punch to the body.
Tayber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman Jr moves out of range as Tayber throws a body kick.
Tayber misses with an uppercut. Coleman Jr saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tayber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tayber prevents Coleman Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tayber trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.
Tayber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tayber throws a big elbow that misses.
Tayber trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jebidiah Tayber wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tayber darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman Jr gets double underhooks and turns Tayber into the cage.
Coleman Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman Jr avoiding damage as Tayber throws knees to the body.
Tayber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Coleman Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Tayber.
Tayber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman Jr defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tayber can pounce on him.
Tayber scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tayber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Coleman Jr dodges the ground and pound from Tayber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr prevents Tayber from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tayber looking to control but instead Coleman Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tayber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tayber stops Coleman Jr from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jebidiah Tayber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tayber 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Tayber!
A victorious Jebidiah Tayber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton thows a body kick. Willams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benton misses with a double jab
and Willams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benton's knee momentarily.
Benton throws a series of punches but Willams avoids them all with ease.
Benton stuffs the takedown.
Willams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Willams misses.
Benton lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benton was covering up waiting for the punch and Willams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benton is looking to stand up but Willams isn't so interested in that idea.
Willams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willams wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams lands a couple of elbows.
Benton has his feet on Willams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willams blocks a head kick by Benton.
Benton misses with the combination.
Willams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benton as he avoids it easily.
Willams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice sprawl there from Benton as Willams shoots in.
Glenn Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
Benton blocks a head kick by Willams.
Willams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton drops Willams with a beautiful combination! Willams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benton is looking for the KO!
Benton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Willams sprawling to the canvas! Willams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benton finish him?!
Willams is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Willams is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Willams looks winded!
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willams is aggressively charging in as Benton backs up avoiding any damage. Benton tosses out a jab and Willams runs right into it face first! Willams is out cold! Benton dropped down on all fours and is barking in Willams's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glenn Benton!
Glenn Benton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin has chosen Cadence to Arms as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angus McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin throws a leg kick but Zero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLoughlin blocks a jab.
McLoughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLoughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zero under the eye.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLoughlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zero swivels and escapes.
Zero throws a nice looking combination but McLoughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zero misses with a body shot.
Zero defending well as McLoughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLoughlin throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
McLoughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from McLoughlin.
Zero lands a left and a right that send McLoughlin crashing to the mat, dazed. Zero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Angus McLoughlin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Zero.
McLoughlin drives through and clinches with Zero against the cage.
McLoughlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLoughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zero avoids the elbow strike from McLoughlin, against the cage.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zero.
McLoughlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McLoughlin.
Zero drops McLoughlin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McLoughlin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McLoughlin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero creates a bit of distance for himself, with McLoughlin pressed up against the cage and cracks McLoughlin with a massive uppercut! McLoughlin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Zero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero retains his super heavyweight title!
Sub Zero decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by justin morgan gin and juice. Volkov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Trooper by Iron Maiden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gully God!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Volkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
God fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.
God throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks God off balance momentarily.
God keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a leg kick but God sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
God swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but God checks it.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
God checks a low kick from Volkov.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping God at a distance.
God swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
God throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Gully God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
God throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
God throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
God takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
God takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
God wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
God is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Volkov.
Volkov thumps God with a low kick.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks God off balance momentarily.
Volkov feints and then cracks God's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow God down.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends God's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down God rather than just go for the knockout.
God swings and misses with a hook to the body.
God avoids the head kick by Volkov.
God throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov scores with a takedown into God's guard.
God avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as God works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
God tries to land a sweep but no joy.
God looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
God avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov trying to control the action but God is working from the bottom.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
God wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. God defending well though.
God wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vincent Volkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
God misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
God takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into God's ribs.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
God blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
God blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
God won't allow Volkov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov with the ground and pound but God uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as God works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but God gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from God.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God postures up.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but God is one step ahead there.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
God stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Volkov wants to sweep here but God controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov controls God momentarily but God frees himself.
God stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vincent Volkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
God throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
God drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and God counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
God tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but God was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
God ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling God to counter with a crisp jab.
God tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God throws a leg kick
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
God tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
God doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkov cracks God with a good jab.
God takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov thumps God with a low kick.
Volkov jabs at God's body.
God walks into a left hand.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov 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!
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks God off balance momentarily.
God takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
God takes one to the side of the head.
God stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
God blocks a head kick by Volkov.
God tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov scores with a head kick.
God takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
God is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
God misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh God is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps God's head back.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. God looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BOOM! Volkov lands a beautiful left hook that drops God. God tries to recover but Volkov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and God lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Volkov!
Vincent Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vincent Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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