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EVO 139: Freakshow PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Eroglu has chosen No Worries as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj thows a leg kick but Eroglu checks it
and Eroglu counters with a takedown into side control.
Eroglu is looking to take a break and control but Gregorovitsj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Eroglu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gregorovitsj dodges the ground and pound from Eroglu.
Gregorovitsj tries to improve position but can't.
Gregorovitsj sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eroglu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gregorovitsj wants to control but Eroglu is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregorovitsj's head.
Gregorovitsj is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at THC playhouse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Eroglu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gregorovitsj!
Gregorovitsj tries to reverse the position but Eroglu maintains control.
Eroglu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eroglu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eroglu is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Eroglu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Metin Eroglu!
Metin Eroglu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taticzek comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Some has chosen Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some throws a leg kick which misses Taticzek's front leg but catches the back leg as Taticzek tries to avoid it.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Taticzek. Those never looked like landing.
Taticzek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taticzek's calf.
Some misses with a jab to the body
and Taticzek counters by clinching up.
Taticzek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taticzek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taticzek lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taticzek.
Taticzek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taticzek lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taticzek misses with the head strike.
Taticzek misses with a knee to the head.
Taticzek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taticzek crunches a lovely knee into Some's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taticzek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some is trying to drag Taticzek to the mat but Taticzek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taticzek throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Some backwards.
Taticzek lands an uppercut.
Taticzek misses with a punch on the inside.
Taticzek throws a punch but it's blocked by Some.
Taticzek scores with a shot to the side of Some's head.
Taticzek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taticzek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taticzek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Some.
Some is leaning against Taticzek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Some.
Some blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taticzek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taticzek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Some on the inside.
Some misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taticzek tries to stall but Some uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taticzek has a couple of punches blocked by Some.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Some.
Taticzek blocks a body shot from Some.
Some makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taticzek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taticzek tries to land knees in the clinch but Some avoids the damage to the body.
Some scores with a hook to the body.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taticzek lands a shoulder strike.
Some goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some blocks an uppercut.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but Some blocks it.
Some lands a shoulder strike.
Some lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some managing to block the knees to the body from Taticzek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taticzek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taticzek has a couple of punches blocked by Some.
A shot in the inside from Some.
Taticzek is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taticzek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Some.
Some swings wildly with an uppercut but Taticzek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taticzek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taticzek.
Some tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taticzek's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taticzek.
Some controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Taticzek.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Taticzek.
Some looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some fails to pull guard.
Taticzek scores a nice knee to the body.
Taticzek pushes Some back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taticzek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taticzek lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taticzek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taticzek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taticzek lands a left hand.
Some is rocked!
Taticzek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some is still on wobbly legs! Can Taticzek finish him?
Taticzek leaning against his opponent.
Some seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Some takes a shot to the head.
Taticzek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taticzek just leaning against Some, taking a breather.
Taticzek tries a knee to the head but Some blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taticzek misses with a punch on the inside.
Taticzek presses Some against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
Some misses with a punch on the inside.
Some's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbynek Taticzek dominated that round.
That's time! Taticzek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taticzek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zbynek Taticzek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some slips a jab from Taticzek.
Taticzek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taticzek misses with a few strikes there.
Taticzek misses the jab.
Taticzek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taticzek throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taticzek misses with a hook.
Taticzek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some keeps Taticzek at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taticzek throws a series of punches but Some moves out of range.
Taticzek moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
A head kick by Some misses
enabling Taticzek to counter with a crisp jab.
Some on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taticzek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Some can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Taticzek as he connects with a hook.
Taticzek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some misses with a left hand
letting Taticzek counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Some. Beautiful body shot.
Some throws a body punch but Taticzek moves out of range.
Some throws a looping overhand right but Taticzek ducks down to avoid it.
Some looks to land a right hand but Taticzek moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Taticzek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some throws an overhand right that lands on Taticzek's shoulder, as Taticzek tries to avoid the shot.
Some swings widly with a right hand
and Taticzek counters by clinching up.
Some lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Some.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taticzek.
A nice left hand lands by Taticzek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taticzek misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some scores with a shoulder strike.
Some has a couple of punches blocked by Taticzek.
Taticzek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Some.
Some blocks an uppercut.
Some misses with a body punch.
A short right from Taticzek.
Some lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Some.
Taticzek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taticzek lands a hook that snaps the head of Some backwards.
Taticzek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Some blocks it with crossed arms.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Taticzek.
Some can't find room to land a body shot as Taticzek controls the action.
Some blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taticzek's elbow.
Some takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek lands a big knee! That's hurt Some! Oh, he's all over the place! Taticzek lands another knee that sends Some to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbynek Taticzek!
An out of breath Zbynek Taticzek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CHANGES. Enzo Moretti 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!
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177 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Moretti moves out of range easily.
Moretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callaghan is looking to counter punch.
Callaghan misses with a wild body shot.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
Moretti unleashes a big counter combination but Callaghan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Callaghan fakes the leg kick and cracks Moretti in the body.
A head kick from Callaghan lands but Moretti takes it in his stride.
Callaghan digs a good body shot into Moretti's ribs.
Moretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moretti slips under a jab.
Moretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Callaghan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moretti.
We've been told by Callaghan's head coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moretti throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Callaghan avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Moretti.
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moretti has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Callaghan there.
Moretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callaghan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moretti jabs at Callaghan's body.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses.
Moretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moretti 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.
Callaghan clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Callaghan tries to land knees in the clinch but Moretti avoids the damage to the body.
Callaghan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Callaghan on the inside.
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Moretti looks to land a body kick but Callaghan moved away.
Moretti throws a low kick but Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan looks for the body kick but Moretti saw that one coming.
Moretti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moretti lands with a hook. Callaghan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moretti misses with a hook.
Moretti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moretti checks a low kick from Callaghan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callaghan.
Moretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moretti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Callaghan misses with a body shot.
Moretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan.
Moretti lands a body shot.
A low kick from Callaghan is predictable there
and Moretti counters with an outside leg kick.
Callaghan lands a front kick.
Moretti scores with the left hand. Callaghan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti cracks Callaghan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Callaghan lands a leg kick that knocks Moretti off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
Moretti wants to counter with a clinch but Callaghan pushes him away.
Callaghan throws a push kick but Moretti slaps the foot to one side.
Moretti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callaghan.
Callaghan scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Callaghan is predictable there
and Moretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Moretti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
Callaghan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moretti. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Callaghan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moretti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Callaghan as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Moretti.
Moretti tries to land a leg kick but Callaghan saw it coming and moves away.
Moretti motions for Callaghan to come forward. Moretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan lands a nice looking body shot.
Callaghan misses with a straight left.
Moretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moretti checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti avoids the head kick by Callaghan.
Moretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Callaghan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Moretti misses with a body shot
and Callaghan counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan throws an overhand right that lands on Moretti's shoulder, as Moretti tries to avoid the shot.
Moretti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moretti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Callaghan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moretti works over Callaghan's head and body with a nice combination.
Richard Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.
Callaghan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moretti counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Callaghan on the inside.
Callaghan misses with a knee strike.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moretti.
Moretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Callaghans head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti is leaning against Callaghan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries to work over Moretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callaghan pushes Moretti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moretti tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Moretti gets through Callaghan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moretti tries to work over Callaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callaghan lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Callaghan.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Moretti.
Moretti blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Callaghan connects with a knee to the head.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaghan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moretti is keeping busy.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Moretti has a couple of punches blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Moretti.
Callaghan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moretti.
Callaghan can't break the clinch.
Moretti can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Callaghan as the two fighters clinch.
Callaghan lands a body shot.
Moretti working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaghan tries to land knees in the clinch but Moretti avoids the damage to the body.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Moretti.
Moretti misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
Callaghan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moretti working aggressively here.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moretti.
Moretti avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
Callaghan working aggressively here.
Callaghan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moretti lands with a light punch inside.
Moretti lands a left hand.
Callaghan misses with the head strike.
Moretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaghan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enzo Moretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moretti.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Callaghan obliges.
Moretti is breathing heavily.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzo Moretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Callaghan throws a lazy right hand but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Moretti moves out of range easily.
Callaghan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Moretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses
enabling Moretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Moretti lands a leg kick that knocks Callaghan off balance momentarily.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callaghan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callaghan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Callaghan misses with a right hand
letting Moretti counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callaghan sets himself, and Moretti steps forward looking for the clinch! Callaghan avoids it this time.
Moretti throws a low kick but Callaghan avoids it.
Callaghan avoids a kick to the body.
Moretti misses with an uppercut. Callaghan saw that one coming.
Callaghan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moretti. Moretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Moretti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callaghan checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callaghan, as that shot connected.
Callaghan doesn't manage to clinch there - Moretti circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Moretti.
Moretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moretti tries a quick counter leg kick but Callaghan is wise to it.
Callaghan tries to clinch up but Moretti circles away and keeps his distance.
Callaghan wants to slow Moretti down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Moretti as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Callaghan.
Moretti wants to land a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Callaghan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Callaghan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callaghan throws a leg kick that misses.
Moretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moretti works Callaghan's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan moves out of range as Moretti strikes.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Callaghan throws an off balance right hand
and Moretti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moretti.
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moretti blocks an elbow strike.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Moretti lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callaghan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Callaghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moretti blocks an elbow strike.
Moretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Callaghan taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Callaghan throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Moretti.
Moretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moretti working aggressively here.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Moretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Moretti.
Moretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Moretti.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moretti has a couple of punches blocked by Callaghan.
Moretti pushes Callaghan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Moretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moretti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Moretti!
Enzo Moretti took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I only won because you're old as fuck man. Thanks for taking the fight though.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Krayzie Bone - Murda Mo. Wursty has chosen Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin as his entrance music. Esko Takanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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42
146 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
49 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen checks the leg kick.
Wursty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wursty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Takanen misses its target.
Wursty misses with a head kick.
Wursty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Wursty.
Takanen is looking to counter punch.
Takanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Takanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Wursty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takanen throws out the jab.
Wursty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wursty thumps Takanen with a low kick.
Wursty misses with a low kick as Takanen jumps back.
Wursty misses with a left hand
and Takanen counters with a straight right hand.
Takanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wursty.
Takanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wursty is rocked!
Takanen looks to throw the jab but Wursty is out of range.
Wursty throws a body punch but Takanen moves out of range.
Takanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wursty counter with a right hand.
Takanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wursty is able to avoid easily.
Takanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Takanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wursty doesn't seem phased though.
Wursty is still on wobbly legs! Can Takanen finish him?
A slow jab from Takanen misses its intended target.
Wursty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takanen can pounce on him.
Wursty seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wursty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wursty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takanen defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen throws the left hand but Wursty avoids the punch easily.
Takanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wursty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takanen.
Takanen throws a body punch but Wursty moves out of range.
Takanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wursty throws out the jab.
Wursty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takanen.
Takanen stuns Wursty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Wursty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esko Takanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wursty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takanen cracks Wursty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty checks a leg kick nicely.
Wursty with the counter takedown but Takanen avoids it easily.
Takanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takanen avoids the head kick by Wursty.
Wursty is looking to slow Takanen down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wursty - that will leave a mark!
Takanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Wursty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wursty counters with a nice leg kick.
Takanen throws out a leg kick but Wursty moves out of range and Takanen only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wursty, right into the meat.
Wursty misses with a hook.
It looked like Takanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wursty has time to react.
Takanen tries a low kick but Wursty avoids it.
Takanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wursty.
Takanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takanen jabs at Wursty's body.
Wursty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takanen avoids the head kick by Wursty.
A left lands for Takanen.
Wursty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takanen blocks a head kick by Wursty.
Takanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wursty.
Takanen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esko Takanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wursty misses with a low kick as Takanen jumps back.
Wursty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wursty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wursty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takanen!
Takanen is in a horrible position here. Wursty smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takanen hang on?
Wursty is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takanen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen tries to lock up and control but Wursty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takanen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wursty breaks from Takanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Takanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Wursty.
Wursty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Takanen looks a forlorn figure.
Takanen is in a horrible position here. Wursty smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty with good strikes from the mount here!
Wursty landing strikes from the mount and Takanen is in trouble!
Takanen is rocked!
Wursty scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takanen?
Oh Takanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takanen taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty misses with a head shot.
Wursty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wursty looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wursty connects with a bit shot that sees Takanen covering up! More strikes from Wursty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wursty is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
225 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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267 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Eberhard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eberhard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eberhard.
Eberhard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Eberhard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Eberhard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Eberhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Eberhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eberhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve his position but Eberhard is controlling well.
Eberhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eberhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eberhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eberhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Eberhard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eberhard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eberhard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Eberhard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eberhard.
Eberhard throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eberhard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Eberhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Eberhard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Eberhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhard throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown lands a nice hook to Eberhard's body. Eberhard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eberhard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Eberhard misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Eberhard moves out of range.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eberhard swinging wildly here.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Eberhard - just one landing.
Eberhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eberhard feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Eberhard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eberhard looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eberhard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Eberhard keeps moving.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eberhard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eberhard throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Eberhard moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Eberhard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
That kick from Brown tenderised Eberhard's leg. Eberhard is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Eberhard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eberhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Eberhard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eberhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eberhard avoids it.
Eberhard misses with a body punch.
Eberhard throws a head punch that misses.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Eberhard backwards.
Eberhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Eberhard working aggressively here.
Eberhard misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Eberhard blocks it.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown tries a body shot but Eberhard blocks it.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eberhard tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Eberhard back against the cage.
Eberhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Eberhard takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eberhard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eberhard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eberhard up against the cage.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Eberhard blocks it.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eberhard tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eberhard blocks an uppercut.
Eberhard blocking some punches.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eberhard scores with a shoulder strike.
Eberhard lands a nice uppercut.
Eberhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eberhard is defending well for now.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Irving Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Eberhard lands a right hand.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Eberhard improves position.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Eberhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Eberhard swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eberhard managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has Eberhard pressed against the cage.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eberhard up against the cage.
Brown receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Eberhard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Eberhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown throws a head kick but Eberhard moves out of range.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Eberhard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eberhard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elias Eberhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eberhard moves away.
Eberhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown leaves Eberhard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Eberhard shakes him off and moves away.
Eberhard throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eberhard.
Eberhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Eberhard jabs at Brown's body.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eberhard's half guard.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eberhard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Eberhard wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eberhard defending well though.
Eberhard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Eberhard is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown wants to control but Eberhard is keeping him busy.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eberhard misses with the combination.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Eberhard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Eberhard ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Eberhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard misses the body punch
and Brown makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Eberhard really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown cracks Eberhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eberhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Eberhard.
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Eberhard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown avoiding damage.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Eberhard avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving Brown!
Irving Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Jeezy - Foul Play. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24 - 10 - 0 |
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183 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bessmertin.
Player misses with a low kick.
Bessmertin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Player misses.
Bessmertin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bessmertin throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Bessmertin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Player doesn't seem bothered though.
Bessmertin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Player tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Player bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bessmertin's head backwards.
Player scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bessmertin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Player.
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!
Bessmertin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Player.
Bessmertin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Player throws a head kick that misses.
And Bessmertin tries to counter it with a takedown but Player pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Player connects with an inside leg kick.
Bessmertin misses with the combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bessmertin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bessmertin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Player under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Bessmertin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bessmertin.
Player tries to land a leg kick but Bessmertin saw it coming and moves away.
Player takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Player lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Player tries to land a leg kick but Bessmertin saw it coming and moves away.
Player takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Player throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bessmertin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Bessmertin.
Player scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bessmertin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Player doesn't seem bothered though.
Bessmertin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Player rather than just go for the knockout.
Player lands a leg kick that knocks Bessmertin off balance momentarily.
Bessmertin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Bessmertin persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Player throws a hook but Bessmertin avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a straight right.
Player motions for Bessmertin to come forward. Player throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bessmertin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bessmertin tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Bessmertin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Player takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Player there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Bessmertin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Player shoots in for a double leg but Bessmertin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Player darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Player trying to control the pace.
Bessmertin wants to get back to full guard.
Player sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bessmertin defending well though.
We've been hearing that Player has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin wants to control but Player is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Player thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bessmertin is looking to control Player's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bessmertin avoid being mounted?
Bessmertin is looking to improve his position.
Bessmertin is pressing down on Player's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bessmertin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Player looking for a sweep. Not yet Player, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bessmertin throws a big right hand that misses.
Player pulls Bessmertin in close to his closed guard and prevents Bessmertin from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Player is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Player looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Player is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Player bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bessmertin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessmertin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessmertin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Player stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gary Player is winning the standup battle so far.
Bessmertin throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessmertin cracks Player with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Player lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Player 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.
Player scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Player takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Player misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bessmertin needs to keep his hands up - Player had a free shot at his head there.
Player scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Player misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessmertin throws a solid leg kick but Player takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bessmertin.
Player thumps Bessmertin with a low kick.
Bessmertin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bessmertin connects with the punch.
Bessmertin tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Player throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Player is looking to chop away at Bessmertin's legs.
Bessmertin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bessmertin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Player lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Bessmertin - just one landing.
Bessmertin cracks Player with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Player throws a leg kick that misses.
Bessmertin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Player connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bessmertin finds it's target.
Bessmertin stuns Player with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Player misses with a looping right.
Bessmertin misses with a wild combination.
Player avoids the body shot from Bessmertin.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin tests Player's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Player throws a hook but Bessmertin avoids it easily.
Bessmertin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bessmertin blocks the low kick.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bessmertin.
Player throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Player moves forwards but Bessmertin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Player, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin misses with a low kick.
Player bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bessmertin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Player as he avoids it easily.
Player swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Player 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.
Player throws a low kick but Bessmertin avoids it.
Player shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bessmertin thuds a left hand into Player's body.
Bessmertin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Bessmertin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bessmertin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Player pinned against the cage. Player gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Player takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin punishes Player's body with a nice straight punch.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bessmertin.
Player buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Bessmertin tenderised Player's leg. Player is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin is looking to slow Player down with leg kicks.
Bessmertin throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Bessmertin as he checks the leg kick.
Bessmertin blocks a leg kick.
Bessmertin moves away from the strike by Player.
Bessmertin with the counter takedown but Player avoids it easily.
Player 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.
Bessmertin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bessmertin is looking to clinch.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessmertin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Player is out of range.
Player feints and then cracks Bessmertin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bessmertin down.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessmertin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin 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.
Bessmertin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bessmertin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Player. That did some damage!
Player with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bessmertin fails with the takedown.
Player staying out of range there.
Player lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bessmertin's sensitive parts.
Player wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Player closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bessmertin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessmertin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Player looking to pass the guard.
Bessmertin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bessmertin, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin controlling the position.
Bessmertin has momentary wrist control but Player slips an elbow through the middle.
Bessmertin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bessmertin keeps trying to improve his position.
Player postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Player stopping the sweep attempt from Bessmertin.
Player might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Player chips away with some ground and pound.
Bessmertin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player chips away with some ground and pound.
Bessmertin wants to sweep here but Player controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bessmertin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bessmertin tries to strike from the bottom.
Player throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bessmertin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Bessmertin.
Player takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bessmertin ducks under a wild hook from Player.
A slapping leg kick lands for Player.
Player gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bessmertin.
Player slips under a jab from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
Bessmertin with the counter takedown but Player avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Player defends well and Bessmertin ends up having to push Player into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bessmertin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Player throws a head kick that misses.
Bessmertin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bessmertin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Player!
Player is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Player is trying to maintain the position but Bessmertin is very close to passing his half guard.
Player is concentrating on defense, preventing Bessmertin from advancing position.
Bessmertin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bessmertin is trying to control the action in half guard but Player is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bessmertin working Player over with strikes.
Bessmertin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Player controlling the position for now.
Bessmertin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Player knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessmertin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessmertin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gary Player did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Bessmertin avoids the head kick by Player.
Player walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bessmertin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bessmertin shoots in but Player avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Bessmertin.
Player connects with a leg kick. Bessmertin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bessmertin lunges at Player with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Player's hand.
Bessmertin goes for a double leg but Player avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Player continues to drive forward.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bessmertin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player moves out of range as Bessmertin strikes.
Bessmertin misses the jab.
Bessmertin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Player can pounce on him.
Bessmertin looks to score with a jab to the body but Player is just out of range.
Bessmertin tried to score with a low kick but Player checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Player.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessmertin.
Player pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bessmertin is out of range and Player settles back down.
Player is looking to chop away at Bessmertin's legs.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessmertin.
A cross from Bessmertin lands.
Bessmertin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Player tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bessmertin swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Player checks a leg kick.
No luck for Player with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Player as he connects with a hook.
Player throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bessmertin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Player is in Bessmertin's guard.
Bessmertin trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bessmertin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bessmertin is looking to work some ground and pound but Player has wrist control.
Player wants to sweep here but Bessmertin controlling him for the moment.
Player avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin postures up.
Player is controlling Bessmertin's posture.
Bessmertin pushing down on Player's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Player wants to improve his position but Bessmertin is controlling well.
Bessmertin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Player wants to control but Bessmertin is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Player ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Bessmertin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bessmertin feints and then cracks Player's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Player down.
Player is looking to score with low kicks.
Bessmertin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Player misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessmertin.
Player lands with a right hand.
Bessmertin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Player has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Player wants to land a leg kick but Bessmertin is out of range.
Bessmertin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bessmertin punishes Player's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Player as he checks the leg kick.
Player tries to work over Bessmertin's front leg with a kick but Bessmertin checks it.
Player on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Artem Bessmertin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Player fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Player coming out on top.
Bessmertin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Player.
Bessmertin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Player scores with a jab to the jaw.
Player just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Bessmertin lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Player misses the target.
Bessmertin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bessmertin scores with a punch to the head.
Bessmertin drives through with a takedown into Player's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gary Player overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bessmertin is one step ahead there.
Player trying to keep a closed guard but Bessmertin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Player looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bessmertin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Player looking for a sweep. Not yet Player, not yet.
Player is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Player shoots in and gets a takedown into Bessmertin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player preventing the sweep.
Bessmertin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Player's guard.
Bessmertin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Player swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bessmertin throws an elbow that misses. Player uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bessmertin's guard. Nice move by Player!
Player throws a big right hand that misses.
Bessmertin managing to control the position.
Player trying to control but Bessmertin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bessmertin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Player throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Player wants to control from the top but Bessmertin keeps moving.
Player is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Player postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Player tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessmertin is retaining full guard.
Bessmertin wants to improve his position but instead Player has moved into half guard.
Player missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Player not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bessmertin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bessmertin trying to keep a closed guard but Player is proving a slippery customer.
Player throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Player. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Player.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Player has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
A very excited looking Gary Player made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark's entrance music is All Fired Up. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen slips a straight right by Clark.
Allen misses with a hook.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Clark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Clark slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen moves out of range as Clark throws a body kick.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A low kick from Clark misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clark duly obliges.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Clark connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen takes one on the button.
Allen is rocked!
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Allen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Clark gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame comes to the cage accompanied by Storm. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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174 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane throws a jab when Gatame was well out of range.
Gatame misses with a hook. Jane ducked under it nicely.
Gatame looks for the body kick but Jane saw that one coming.
Jane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatame is out of range.
Gatame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jane.
A swing and a miss from Jane.
Jane moves away from the strike by Gatame.
Jane checks a low kick from Gatame.
It seemed like Jane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatame lands a glancing blow to the side of Jane's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Gatame.
Good exchange - Gatame coming out on top.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jane. That did some damage!
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jane scores with the left hand. Gatame knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jane misses with a wild body shot.
Gatame attempts a counter takedown but Jane avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame throws a looping overhand right but Jane ducks down to avoid it.
Jane punishes Gatame's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatame looks to land a body kick but Jane moved away.
Gatame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jane doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Gatame misses its intended target.
Jane throws a shot from downtown. Gatame moves away and avoids it.
Gatame throws a head kick but Jane moves out of range.
Gatame misses with a hook to the body
and Jane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jane wants to clinch.
Gatame chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatame throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Jane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
Jane tries to clinch but Gatame moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jane misses.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Gatame cracks Jane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gatame looks to throw the jab but Jane is out of range.
Gatame shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.
Gatame misses with a kick to the body.
Gatame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jane.
Patrick Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatame.
Gatame tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gatame somewhat.
Jane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane wants to clinch up but Gatame keeps it at a distance.
Gatame scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jane checks a leg kick.
Gatame feints and then cracks Jane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jane down.
Jane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatame at a distance.
Jane moves out of range as Gatame throws a body kick.
Gatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jane throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatame, as that shot connected.
Jane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatame doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Jane blocks the low kick.
Jab by Gatame.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatame walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jane throws a lazy right hand but Gatame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Gatame throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame scores with a push kick.
Nice shot by Jane.
Gatame throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gatame lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gatame looks to land a left hand but Jane moved out of range nicely.
Jane ducks right into an uppercut from Gatame.
Gatame blocks a jab.
Jane throws a big shot that misses.
Jane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatame thows a leg kick but Jane checks it
and Jane counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jane blocks a leg kick.
Gatame is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jane takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gatame closes the distance and clinches up with Jane, looking for a takedown. Gatame pushes Jane against the cage but Jane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jane staying out of range there.
Gatame lands a high kick!
Gatame connects with a crisp jab.
Gatame lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jane lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatame misses the target.
Jane tried to score with a low kick but Gatame checks it.
Jane stuns Gatame with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jane throws a hook but Gatame avoids it easily.
Jane throws a looping overhand right but Gatame ducks down to avoid it.
Gatame half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gatame moves out of range of the leg kick from Jane.
Gatame looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gatame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatame walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gatame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatame dips to his left and cracks Jane with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gatame walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gatame looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jane can do to turn this around?
Jane throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame slips under a jab from Jane.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gatame closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jane tries to clinch but Gatame moves out of range.
Gatame throws the kick towards the body but Jane avoids it.
Gatame lands a nice hook to Jane's body. Jane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatame slips under a jab.
Jane walks into a jab.
Jane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gatame.
Jane lands a jab to Gatame's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatame.
Gatame throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Jane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Gatame misses its intended target.
Jane takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
Gatame misses with a body kick.
Gatame throws a looping overhand right but Jane ducks down to avoid it.
Jane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jane throws a looping overhand right but Gatame ducks down to avoid it.
Jane checks a leg kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jane.
Gatame lands with a hook. Jane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gatame scores with a hook.
Jane throws the left hand but Gatame avoids the punch easily.
Gatame attempts a counter takedown but Jane avoids it well and moves away.
Gatame misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatame tests Jane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Jane throws out a counter right but Gatame avoids it with no problem.
Gatame scores with a spinning back kick!
Gatame thumps Jane with a low kick.
Gatame misses with an uppercut
and Jane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jane connects with the punch.
Gatame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jane.
Gatame misses with a leg kick.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatame gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatame's calf.
Jane swings widly with a right hand
and Gatame counters with a shoot takedown. Jane fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Gatame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gatame throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatame wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
Gatame wants to pass the guard but Jane is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jane throws a leg kick
and Gatame counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatame.
Gatame won't allow Jane to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gatame feints and then cracks Jane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jane down.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Jane is looking to clinch but Gatame is avoiding it.
Gatame appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatame misses with a double jab.
Gatame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jane.
Jane cracks Gatame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jane lands with a straight right. Gatame didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame connects with the punch.
Gatame misses with a hook. Jane ducked under it nicely.
Gatame buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gatame throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jane.
Jane misses the jab.
Gatame attempts a counter takedown but Jane avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws a hook but Gatame avoids it easily.
Jane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatame.
Gatame tries a low kick but Jane avoids it.
Gatame loads up on a big right hand but Jane slips the punch.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gatame closes the distance and clinches up with Jane, looking for a takedown. Gatame pushes Jane against the cage but Jane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jane throws a hook but Gatame avoids it easily.
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane cracks Gatame with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Gatame moved out of range.
Jane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatame.
Jane lands with a right hand.
Jane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gatame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame cracks Jane with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Gatame misses.
Gatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Jane is just out of range.
Gatame takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gatame just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jane, right into the meat.
Gatame scores with a jab.
Jane moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Gatame's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gatame blocks an uppercut.
Jane misses with the head strike.
Gatame misses with a body punch.
Jane lands a nice knee to the body.
Jane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatame working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Jane has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame jumps guard and drags Jane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gatame looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatame, not yet.
Gatame is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jane decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gatame, up you get!
Gatame is looking to slow Jane down with leg kicks.
Gatame jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame throws a lazy uppercut
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gatame momentarily.
Jane looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Jane misses with an uppercut.
Jane throws a lazy right hand but Gatame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jane throws a hook to the side of Gatame's head but Gatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jane is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Jane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Gatame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gatame moves away from the strike by Jane.
Jane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Gatame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jane throws a head kick that misses.
Jane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gatame staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gatame.
Jane lands a jab to the nose.
Gatame rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jane to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatame, as that shot connected.
Jane throws a looping overhand right but Gatame ducks down to avoid it.
Gatame swings widly with a right hand
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Patrick Jane just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatame blocks a jab.
Jane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gatame pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jane is out of range and Gatame settles back down.
Jane throws a leg kick
and Gatame counters with a shoot takedown. Jane fights it but they end up in guard.
Jane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gatame with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jane holds on and takes a little breather.
Jane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juji Gatame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatame throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jane wants to get up but he can't break Gatame's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gatame trying to keep a closed guard but Jane is proving a slippery customer.
Gatame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gatame is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatame is looking for a triangle but Jane pushes his legs off easily.
Jane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gatame's guard.
Jane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gatame shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jane defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatame misses with a low kick.
Gatame slips under a jab.
Gatame loads up on a big right hand but Jane slips the punch.
Jane misses with a hook. Gatame ducked under it nicely.
Jane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gatame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatame throws the left hand but Jane avoids the punch easily.
Jane is looking to clinch but Gatame is avoiding it.
Jane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jane scores with a jab.
Jane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Gatame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Gatame slams his shin into Jane's torso.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Jane checks a leg kick nicely.
Jane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gatame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jane.
Jane misses with a right hand
and Gatame counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatame.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatame with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jane is on top in guard.
Jane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame had his way with Patrick Jane in 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. This is the final round!
Gatame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jane counters with a stiff right hand.
Jane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jane cracks a nice hook into Gatame's ribs.
Jane clinches up with Gatame and pushes him back against the cage.
Gatame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jane misses with a straight left.
Gatame lunges at Jane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jane's hand.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
Jane throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jane sprawls and moves away.
Gatame tries to work over Jane's front leg with a kick but Jane checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
Gatame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
Jane wants to counter the offense by Gatame and move into the clinch position.
Gatame blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatame attempts a counter takedown but Jane avoids it well and moves away.
Jane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jane tests Gatame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jane throws a looping overhand right but Gatame ducks down to avoid it.
Jane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
Jane blocks a head kick by Gatame.
Gatame throws a body kick that misses.
Gatame defending well as Jane loads up on a big left hand.
Gatame misses the body punch
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Gatame 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gatame lands with a cross.
Jane throws a hook to the side of Gatame's head but Gatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatame takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jane throws a hook but Gatame avoids it easily.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatame swings for the body but Jane moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Gatame moved out of range.
Jane takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
Jane misses with a low kick.
Jane misses with a straight left.
Gatame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Gatame turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Gatame half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gatame lands a lovely overhand right.
Gatame lands a front kick.
Jane tries to sprawl but Gatame drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a strike but Jane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gatame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatame is looking to work some ground and pound but Jane has wrist control.
Gatame throwing strikes from guard but Jane blocks nicely.
Gatame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatame with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatame.
Gatame is looking to chop away at Jane's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane throws a hook but Gatame blocks it.
Jane connects with a nice looking jab.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
Gatame throws a hook to the side of Jane's head but Jane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gatame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jane slips under a jab from Gatame.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatame.
Gatame tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jane swivels and escapes.
Jane throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Jane.
Nice shot lands for Gatame.
Jane tests Gatame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatame fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Gatame.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Jane.
I think Gatame has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
Our winner, Juji Gatame, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) as his entrance music. Simon Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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289 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabonis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sabonis moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Sabonis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sabonis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Le Prieuré de Sion in the buildup to the fight.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sabonis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabonis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Sabonis tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Sabonis throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Sabonis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Sabonis's ribs.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabonis.
Sabonis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sabonis scrambles back to his feet.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabonis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sabonis blocks a head kick by Williams.
Sabonis tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Sabonis cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabonis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Sabonis.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Sabonis moved away.
Williams clobbers Sabonis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabonis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Sabonis scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Sabonis moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sabonis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabonis. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Sabonis tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams throws out a counter right but Sabonis avoids it with no problem.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Sabonis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Sabonis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Williams tries to get set, Sabonis tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Williams cracks the inside of Sabonis's front leg.
Sabonis throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Sabonis only half commits.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sabonis.
Sabonis lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabonis is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams cracks Sabonis with an open hand slap.
Sabonis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Sabonis counters with a nice body shot.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabonis is just out of range.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabonis.
Sabonis feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabonis manages to avoid it.
Sabonis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sabonis tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sabonis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sabonis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Sabonis breaks from the clinch.
Williams takes a swing at Sabonis's ribcage but misses.
Sabonis scores with a head kick.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams checks a low kick from Sabonis.
Williams throws a hook but Sabonis avoids it easily.
Sabonis is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arvydas Sabonis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Sabonis misses
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Sabonis moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sabonis connects with a body shot.
Sabonis throws a big shot that misses.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabonis connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabonis lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Sabonis takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Simon Williams has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams moves forwards but Sabonis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams is rocked!
Sabonis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Sabonis drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabonis finish him?
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Sabonis has him pressed against the cage.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabonis breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick as Sabonis jumps back.
A jab from Williams misses.
Sabonis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabonis blocks the body kick.
Williams throws a hook but Sabonis blocks it.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Sabonis digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabonis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabonis thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sabonis is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Sabonis closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Sabonis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis scores with a punch to the head.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sabonis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sabonis throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Williams is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arvydas Sabonis!
Post fight, Arvydas Sabonis took to the microphone: 'I want to thank my fans always supporting me and my family. Right now all I want is a contract that will get me a opportunity to punch Tarmo in the face! He got lucky with Slinga so now I'd like a shot.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TOQUINHO. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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171 lbs
43 - 8 - 0 |
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176 lbs
30 - 5 - 0 |
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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
43 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow clinches with his opponent.
Palhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Stormcrow has a couple of punches blocked by Palhares.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stormcrow taking a breather.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares prevents Stormcrow from breaking the clinch.
Stormcrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Palhares. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stormcrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Palhares shoots in and drives through. Stormcrow sprawls well.
Palhares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stormcrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
Palhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Stormcrow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormcrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick from Stormcrow.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormcrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stormcrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Palhares scores with a takedown into Stormcrow's guard.
Palhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is adopting a defensive guard.
Stormcrow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stormcrow is keeping the position for now.
Stormcrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stormcrow pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stormcrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palhares is out of range and Stormcrow settles back down.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stormcrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pluto Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares misses with a leg kick.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares lands with a hook. Stormcrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palhares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stormcrow pinned against the cage. Stormcrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stormcrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palhares.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares scores with a kick to the body.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stormcrow misses with a double jab
and Palhares counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a straight right.
Stormcrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stormcrow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palhares rather than just go for the knockout.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Stormcrow.
Palhares misses with a double jab.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stormcrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palhares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palhares is looking to score with low kicks.
Stormcrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stormcrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Palhares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stormcrow misses with a hook.
Stormcrow cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stormcrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormcrow takes one to the chin there.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palhares is defended easily by Stormcrow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palhares.
Stormcrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stormcrow. That's going to slow Palhares down.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Stormcrow. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Palhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palhares's calf.
Stormcrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares attempts a counter takedown but Stormcrow avoids it well and moves away.
Stormcrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palhares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stormcrow sprawls and moves away.
Palhares blocks a low kick nicely.
Palhares tried to counter with a leg kick but Stormcrow avoided it.
Palhares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Palhares takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow misses with a looping left.
Palhares moves out of range as Stormcrow throws a body kick.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Palhares attempts a counter takedown but Stormcrow avoids it well and moves away.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares tries to counter with a takedown but Stormcrow is quick to defend against it.
Stormcrow tries to land a leg kick but Palhares saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Stormcrow avoids it.
Stormcrow checks the leg kick.
Stormcrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stormcrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stormcrow feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Stormcrow as he connects with a hook.
Stormcrow blocks a leg kick.
Palhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Palhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Stormcrow lands with a cross.
Stormcrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Palhares bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Palhares tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stormcrow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stormcrow is not content to let Palhares control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stormcrow is trying to control Palhares's posture but Palhares avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
Palhares misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stormcrow can't do much from the bottom here.
Stormcrow is not content to let Palhares control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to score with some ground and pound. Stormcrow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Palhares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stormcrow is avoiding damage well.
Palhares trying to control the position but Stormcrow is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Stormcrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palhares throws a right hand that misses
and Stormcrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormcrow has wrist control.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormcrow pulls Palhares in to control the position.
Palhares throws a strike but Stormcrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palhares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palhares is working hard here to advance position.
Stormcrow passes into half guard.
Stormcrow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pluto Palhares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Stormcrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Palhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stormcrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stormcrow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stormcrow.
Stormcrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Palhares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stormcrow throws an off balance right hand
and Palhares counters with a series of strikes. Stormcrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stormcrow staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Stormcrow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palhares is looking to chop away at Stormcrow's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares tries to counter with a takedown but Stormcrow is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Stormcrow misses
letting Palhares counter with a right hand.
Stormcrow throws a shot to the body.
Stormcrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Palhares.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stormcrow misses the jab.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Stormcrow. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stormcrow misses.
Stormcrow throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Palhares appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stormcrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palhares's calf.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Stormcrow misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow blocks the body kick.
Stormcrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares shoots in and gets a takedown into Stormcrow's guard.
Stormcrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palhares manages to get himself to full guard.
Stormcrow trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Palhares being controlled here, momentarily.
Stormcrow pushing down on Palhares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palhares.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Stormcrow postures up.
Stormcrow wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Stormcrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stormcrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palhares's guard.
Palhares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A big right from Stormcrow misses.
Palhares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Palhares scores with a hook to the body. Stormcrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palhares connects with a jab.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Stormcrow wants to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch position.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Palhares slips a straight right by Stormcrow.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares sets himself, and Stormcrow steps forward looking for the clinch! Palhares avoids it this time.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stormcrow won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stormcrow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Palhares tries to advance to mount but Stormcrow denies him.
Palhares postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stormcrow parries the strikes from Palhares easily there. Palhares is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stormcrow to escape.
Stormcrow seems a little lost for a moment, as Palhares dominates the positioning.
Palhares cracks Stormcrow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pluto Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palhares tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palhares goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stormcrow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Palhares's guard! Nice work there by Stormcrow!
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stormcrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stormcrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stormcrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormcrow tries to counter with a clinch but Palhares shakes him off and moves away.
Stormcrow misses with a looping right.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow with a nice cross.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormcrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palhares misses with a hook.
Palhares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stormcrow tries to avoid it but Palhares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stormcrow to the ground. Stormcrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stormcrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stormcrow lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pluto Palhares.
I think Stormcrow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Bowser Stormcrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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