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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Joner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maximus Meridius enters the cage!

Joner
vs
Meridius

180 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Joner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meridius doesn't manage to clinch there - Joner circles away.
Joner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joner.
Meridius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joner counters with a straight right hand.
Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meridius tries to clinch but Joner moves away
and Joner counters with a three punch combo that has Meridius backing up. Meridius nods at Joner to acknowledge the strikes.
Meridius misses with a double jab
and Joner counters with a left and a right that stings Meridius.
Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joner circles away quickly and effectively.
Meridius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meridius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meridius looks to clinch
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joner 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 Meridius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meridius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meridius doesn't manage to clinch there - Joner circles away.

Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Joner gets through Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meridius pushes off an throws an elbow but Joner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joner's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Joner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius misses with an elbow strike.
Joner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joner tries to break the clinch but Meridius is controlling the position.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meridius.
Joner blocks an elbow strike.
Meridius is struggling to control the position.
Meridius lands an elbow that stopped Joner in his tracks for a moment.
Meridius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Meridius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meridius prevents Joner from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Joner avoids the elbow strike from Meridius, against the cage.
Joner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meridius should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
Joner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joner tries to stall but Meridius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joner prevents a body shot from Meridius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meridius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joner's brow.
Joner tries to break free but Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Meridius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Joner 's eye.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meridius taking a breather.
Joner looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joner slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joner working aggressively here.
Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Joner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Joner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meridius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meridius moves to clinch but Joner breaks away
and Joner counters with a right hand to the body.
Meridius is looking to clinch.
Joner works over Meridius's head and body with a nice combination.

Meridius moves into the clinch.
Meridius tries a body shot but Joner blocks it.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joner avoids the elbow strike from Meridius, against the cage.
Meridius is struggling to control the position.
Joner stalling.
Joner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meridius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Joner shrugs off.
Joner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius is struggling to control the position.
Maximus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joner blocks an uppercut.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Joner 's eye.
Meridius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meridius pushes off an throws an elbow but Joner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meridius tries to work over Joner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joner taking a breather.
Joner takes an elbow to the temple.
Joner blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joner taking a breather.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Joner 's eye.
Joner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius just leaning against Joner, taking a breather.
Joner misses with a punch on the inside.
Joner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joner letting Meridius take a breather here.
Joner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meridius up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joner is trying to force a seperation but Meridius has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Meridius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joner takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Joner being controlled against the cage.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Joner blocks an elbow strike.
Joner tries to circle away but Meridius has him pinned against the cage.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joner looking to slow down the pace here.
Meridius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
Meridius is trying to maintain a safe position but Joner gets an underhook and turns Meridius into the cage.
Joner takes an elbow to the temple.
Joner blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius wants to stall.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joner misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joner counters with a left to the body.
Meridius tries to clinch up.

Meridius instigates a clinch.
Joner blocks an elbow strike from Meridius.
Joner blocks an elbow strike.
Meridius misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Joner misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meridius stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meridius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joner's brow.
Joner takes an elbow to the temple.
Joner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meridius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meridius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meridius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joner's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Joner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joner backwards.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius misses with an elbow strike.
Joner lands with a left to the head.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meridius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Joner avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Joner wants to get back to striking at distance but Meridius won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joner is trying to maintain a safe position but Meridius gets an underhook and turns Joner into the cage.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Joner shrugs off.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.

Joner manages to break the clinch.
Joner swats away the attempt to clinch by Meridius.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Joner keeps it at a distance.
Joner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries to clinch up.
Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meridius tries to clinch up
and Joner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meridius moves to clinch but Joner breaks away
and Joner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius closes the distance but Joner moves to the side
enabling Joner to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Joner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Joner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Meridius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meridius 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Master Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Thai
vs
Cruzo

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Master Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruzo has Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Robinson Cruzo has been cut.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.

Cruzo pulls guard effortlessly.
Cruzo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cruzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruzo, not yet.
Cruzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thai manages to get himself to full guard.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruzo on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Robinson Cruzo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cruzo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thai lands a leg kick that knocks Cruzo off balance momentarily.
Master Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai lands a front kick.
Cruzo looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai.
Cruzo avoids the head kick by Thai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruzo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thai - the referee stops the clock and Cruzo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thai. Cruzo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Thai closes the distance and clinches.

Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai feints and then cracks Cruzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruzo down.
Thai lands a right hook to the body.
Cruzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Thai throws a nice inside leg kick.

Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.

Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruzo ducks right into an uppercut from Thai.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cruzo moves out of range easily.
Thai throws a front kick that sends Cruzo stumbling back into the cage.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Cruzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruzo's face.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Cruzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thai lands a knee to the body.

Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruzo in the body.
Nice body kick there by Thai.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruzo. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That has opened up Robinson Cruzo's cut even more.
Thai throws a head kick but Cruzo moves out of range.

Thai moves into range and clinches up with Cruzo.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Cruzo blocks with his arms.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Cruzo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thai.
Thai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruzo.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Thai!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robinson Cruzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Cruzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Cruzo with that takedown attempt.
Thai digs a good hook to Cruzo's body.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruzo's sensitive parts.
Cruzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cruzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Thai.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thai. Cruzo shrugs it off though.
Thai feints and then cracks Cruzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruzo down.
Cruzo is breathing heavily.
Thai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruzo takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruzo takes a step back to recover.
Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Master Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thai throws a head kick that half lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thai. Cruzo shrugs it off though.
Thai connects with a single shot there.

The cut above Robinson Cruzo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thai.
Thai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruzo's sensitive parts.
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thai.
Thai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Thai lands a big head kick that sends Cruzo tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Cruzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cruzo is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruzo in the body.
Cruzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?

Thai has managed to clinch.

Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruzo can do to turn this around?
Thai lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cruzo crumples to the floor! Thai milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Master Thai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caius Cosades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cosades
vs
Carwin

188 cm
20
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Carwin's head.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carwin with a poor takedown
and Cosades makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cosades.

It looks like Urijah Carwin has been cut.
Cosades scores with a sloppy right hand. Carwin should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cosades thuds a left hand into Carwin's body.
Carwin tries to clinch but Cosades moves away
and Cosades counters with a straight right hand.

Cosades steps into range and cracks Carwin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Carwin flops backwards and Cosades dives into his guard looking to finish!

Carwin is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cosades advances position into side control!
Carwin is still in real trouble! Can Cosades finish him?
Sloppy strikes there by Cosades.
Carwin seems to have recovered his senses.
Carwin taking a bit of punishment here - Cosades scoring with strikes.
Cosades grinds an elbow into Carwin's temple.
Cosades working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cosades throws a strike aimed at the side of Carwin's head but Carwin avoids it well.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Cosades controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Carwin is pushing Cosades's head away, looking to escape. Cosades manages to hold on to the position though.

Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Cosades tries for a kimura but Carwin is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades wants to control but Carwin is keeping him busy.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cosades trying to control the action but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Cosades working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cosades working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cosades trying to control the position but Carwin is working away.
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.

Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urijah Carwin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cosades fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Carwin tries to throw a body punch but Cosades avoids it by throwing Carwin back against the cage.
Cosades misses with a body punch.
Carwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carwin tries to break free but Cosades pushes him back against the cage.
Carwin goes for a takedown attempt but Cosades pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carwin has time to react.
Urijah Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carwin.
Cosades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosades tries to avoid it but Carwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosades to the ground. Cosades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Carwin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cosades.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Cosades.
Cosades digs a good hook to Carwin's body.
Carwin is breathing heavily.

Cosades has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin takes a shot to the head.
Cosades lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cosades.
Cosades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
Cosades lands a right hand.

That has opened up Urijah Carwin's cut even more.
Cosades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cosades.
Cosades pushes Carwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cosades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carwin takes a shot to the head.
Cosades lands with a right to the head.
Cosades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Cosades.
Cosades cracks Carwin with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cosades lands a hook that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cosades on the inside.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carwin can do to turn this around?
Cosades lands an uppercut.
Cosades is working Carwin over against the cage.
Cosades scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cosades lands a nice uppercut.
Cosades lands a body shot in the clinch.

Cosades lands a big uppercut and Carwin is down! He's in big trouble - Cosades follows him to the mat!

Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Carwin defends the submission attempt.

Carwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Cosades not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cosades stalling away here and it's allowed Carwin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caius Cosades dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urijah Carwin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cosades bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carwin's head backwards.
Carwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Cosades has closed the distance and engaged Carwin in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosades.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Cosades scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cosades digs a right hand into Carwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carwin's gas tank.
Cosades pushes Carwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cosades stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cosades scores with a shoulder strike.
Cosades scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Cosades.
A short left from Cosades.
Still in the clinch, Cosades scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cosades.
Carwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cosades pushes Carwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cosades.
Cosades pushes Carwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Cosades.
A short right from Cosades.
Cosades lands a big right hand that drops Carwin! The killer instinct kicks in and Cosades finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cosades!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Frederick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Frederick
vs
Haze

193 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

188 cm
28
213 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Purple Haze!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Frederick clinches with his opponent.

Frederick drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Frederick controlling the position.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Purple Haze was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haze misses with a double jab.

Frederick clinches up against the cage.
Frederick wants to take the fight to the mat but Haze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Frederick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haze pushes Frederick off looking to stand but Frederick dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frederick stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Frederick sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Frederick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haze's guard.
Haze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frederick controls the pace.
Frederick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haze for as long as he can get away with.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Haze is retaining full guard.
Frederick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haze's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Frederick connects with a couple of short punches.
Haze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frederick.
Haze keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Haze working for a triangle but Frederick defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Haze.
Haze being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Frederick moves into the clinch.
Haze tries to pull guard but Frederick holds him up against the cage and eventually Haze drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frederick to keep the fight standing.
Paul Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Haze.

Frederick has Haze pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frederick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haze tumbling to the mat - Frederick dives into Haze's guard.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frederick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Frederick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frederick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frederick is in close to Haze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Frederick 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.

Frederick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frederick moves to clinch but Haze breaks away
and Haze makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Frederick really felt that one!

Frederick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frederick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haze regains half guard.
Haze tries to kick Frederick off but Frederick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frederick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haze trying to hold on to Frederick's head to control him but Frederick postures up.
Frederick working the head and body with strikes.
Frederick is pressing down on Haze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haze is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haze wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has passed into side control.
Haze pushes Frederick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frederick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Frederick grinds an elbow into Haze's temple.

It looks like Purple Haze has been cut.
Haze is trying to improve his position.
Frederick controls the position from side control.
Frederick working the head and body with strikes.
Haze is letting Frederick control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick working the head with strikes.

That has opened up Purple Haze's cut even more.
Haze takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

The cut above Purple Haze's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frederick taking a breather here.
Haze is pushing Frederick's head away, looking to escape. Frederick manages to hold on to the position though.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Haze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Frederick taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Frederick just wasn't active enough.
Frederick scores with a jab to the body.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Frederick sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Frederick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haze's guard.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Paul Frederick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frederick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frederick shoots for a takedown but Haze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Haze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.

Frederick kicks off Haze and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Frederick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Haze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frederick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haze is looking to clinch but Frederick is avoiding it.

Frederick feints and as Haze raises his hands in defense, Frederick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haze wants to get back to his feet but Frederick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frederick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.

Frederick has gone for a leg lock! Haze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frederick's guard.

Frederick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haze postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Frederick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Frederick has a closed guard, preventing Haze from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Haze is pushing down on Frederick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frederick is fighting to maintain full guard but Haze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frederick is controlling Haze's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frederick is refusing to be controlled, as Haze sits in half guard.
Haze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frederick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Frederick kicks off Haze and gets to his feet.

Haze gets tackled into the cage by Frederick. Frederick maintains the clinch.
Haze misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Haze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Frederick is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haze to the mat. Haze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haze tries to strike from the bottom.
Frederick stops Haze from standing up.
Frederick scoring with some ground and pound.
Frederick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frederick scoring with some ground and pound.
Paul Frederick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Frederick is stalling in the full guard.
Paul Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Frederick just wasn't active enough.

Haze tries to keep at a distance but Frederick 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.
Haze is trying to push Frederick away but Frederick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Purple Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frederick blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Frederick!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Toney
vs
Lancaster

191 cm
19
204 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avro Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to avoid it but Toney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancaster to the ground. Lancaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toney shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Toney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Toney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Toney is stalling here. Lancaster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Toney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lancaster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
An elbow from Lancaster crashes against the mat.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Toney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lancaster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Toney's coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lancaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lancaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toney wants to get back to his feet but Lancaster drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Toney is working from the bottom.

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

Lancaster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toney parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Toney to escape.
Toney struggling a bit here.

Lancaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lancaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lancaster is trying to get an arm triangle but Toney is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney is pushing Lancaster's head away, looking to escape. Lancaster manages to hold on to the position though.

Toney throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick misses from Lancaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster lands a head kick!

It looks like James Toney has been cut.
Toney darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Toney into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Toney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toney blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Toney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.

Toney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lancaster regains guard.
Toney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster controls Toney momentarily but Toney frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toney throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toney keeping full guard, as Lancaster tries to pass.
Toney trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Toney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Toney has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lancaster is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Toney has Lancaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lancaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lancaster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Toney is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lancaster to the mat. Lancaster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Toney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Lancaster is still trying to improve position.
Lancaster has momentary wrist control but Toney slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney connects with a couple of short punches.
Toney throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Toney throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Toney'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.

Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Toney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster lands a head kick. Toney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Toney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancaster as he avoids it easily.
Toney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Whack! Lancaster lands a heavy head kick that drops Toney. The ref tackles Lancaster to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Toney was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Avro Lancaster!
A victorious Avro Lancaster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Kick In the Door as his entrance music. Hector Barbosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Yamamoto
vs
Barbosa

188 cm
29
206 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuki Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
A leg kick checked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Yamamoto only half commits.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Yamamoto scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick.
Barbosa thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Yamamoto lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa 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.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
A big left from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.

Barbosa gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Barbosa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamamoto's defenses.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
A knee to the head by Barbosa.
Come on Barbosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Barbosa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa with a knee to the head.

It looks like Yuki Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barbosa obliges.
Barbosa scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa connects with a knee to the head.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Barbosa scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa scores with a knee to the head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa connects with a knee to the head.

Yamamoto is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Barbosa.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barbosa has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Yamamoto is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barbosa - that's hurt Yamamoto badly! Oh, another knee lands and Yamamoto is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Yamamoto doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa 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.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikaiah Rynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Delmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Delmas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rynn
vs
Delmas

190 cm
22
212 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikaiah Rynn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Delmas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delmas in his tracks.
Rynn blocks a leg kick.
Delmas misses the jab.
Rynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delmas moves away.
Delmas throws a hook but Rynn avoids it easily.
Rynn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delmas's head backwards.
Louis Delmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delmas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rynn.
Rynn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
Rynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delmas manages to avoid it.
Delmas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delmas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Delmas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rynn is out of range.
Delmas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Delmas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rynn. Rynn obviously looking to wear him down.
Rynn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Rynn lands a head shot.

It looks like Louis Delmas has been cut.
Delmas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rynn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Delmas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rynn.
Delmas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rynn manages to avoid it.
Delmas misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delmas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rynn looks to land a combination but Delmas avoids it well.
Rynn lands a nice hook to Delmas's body. Delmas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delmas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delmas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rynn can pounce on him.
Delmas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delmas walks into a straight right hand from Rynn.
Rynn lands a really nice looking cross but Delmas seems unphased.

Rynn lands a big uppercut and Delmas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Delmas looks OK. Rynn waves Delmas back to his feet!

Delmas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delmas misses with a body kick.
Delmas is still on wobbly legs! Can Rynn finish him?
Delmas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rynn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Delmas seems to have recovered his senses.
Delmas throws a head kick that misses.
Delmas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delmas ducks under a wild hook from Rynn.
Rynn lands a leg kick that knocks Delmas off balance momentarily.
Rynn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delmas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rynn's head backwards.
Rynn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delmas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Rynn.
Rynn throws a hook to the side of Delmas's head but Delmas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Rynn.
Rynn scores with a hook to the body. Delmas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rynn misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Delmas finds it's target.
Rynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delmas.
Delmas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Delmas.
Delmas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rynn.
Rynn throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Rynn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynn slips a straight right by Delmas.
Delmas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rynn.
A jab from Rynn misses.
Delmas takes a swing at Rynn's ribcage but misses.
Delmas throws an overhand right that lands on Rynn's shoulder, as Rynn tries to avoid the shot.
Rynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Delmas.
Delmas misses the shot to the body.
Rynn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Delmas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rynn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Delmas misses with a wild body shot.
Rynn lands the left hand.

That has opened up Louis Delmas's cut even more.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Delmas got wobbled bad by a big combination! Rynn presses forward with punches and knees until Delmas stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Delmas closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikaiah Rynn!
Mikaiah Rynn retains his light heavyweight title!
Mikaiah Rynn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.