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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodey Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Hood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jodey Perry !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Perry with that takedown attempt.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt
and Hood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hood throws a one two combo.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Hood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robin Hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodey Perry .
Nice body punch from Hood.
Perry fails with the takedown
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry tries for a takedown but Hood circles away easily
and Hood counters with a stiff right hand.
Perry is rocked!
Perry is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hood just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Perry has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robin Hood!
In his post fight interview, Robin Hood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deji Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deji Aldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Robertson's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deji Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Robertson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robertson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertson's sensitive parts.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robertson if he has to take too many more of those.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
Aldo cracks Robertson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Robertson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson checks the leg kick.
Aldo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aldo lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo misses with a kick to the body.
Robertson blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Robertson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aldo lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick.
Aldo throws a front kick that sends Robertson stumbling back into the cage.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Robertson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo tries to land a body kick
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Deji Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo 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 Robertson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robertson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robertson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Robertson off balance momentarily.
Robertson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Robertson connects with a looping right hand.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robertson's calf.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robertson rather than just go for the knockout.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Robertson misses the target.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo throws the kick towards the body but Robertson avoids it.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robertson.
Good work by Robertson as he checks the leg kick.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deji Aldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Robertson saw it coming and moves away.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Robertson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Robertson misses its target.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Robertson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Aldo connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Aldo misses
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aldo back to the cage. Robertson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson checks the leg kick.
Robertson scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robertson checks a leg kick.
Aldo punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
Deji Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Aldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Brian Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Aldo.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Robertson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Robertson jumps back.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aldo misses with a body punch
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Robertson moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deji Aldo 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Some bone on bone action there as Robertson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Robertson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a nice body kick.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Robertson moved away.
Robertson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Robertson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Robertson punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Robertson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aldo.
Aldo swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Robertson.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robertson at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robertson's calf.
Aldo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robertson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robertson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brian Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robertson at a distance.
Aldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick.
Aldo sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deji Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deji Aldo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Neymar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerbouchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Neymar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Neymar throws a shot from downtown. Kerbouchard moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Da Neymar does no damage.
Da Neymar throws a solid leg kick but Kerbouchard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Neymar.
Da Neymar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerbouchard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Our sources have told us that Kerbouchard has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Da Neymar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerbouchard's elbow.
Da Neymar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard can't find room to land a body shot as Da Neymar controls the action.
Kerbouchard landing knees to the head.
It looks like Rafael Da Neymar has been cut.
Da Neymar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerbouchard backwards.
Kerbouchard taking a breather.
Kerbouchard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Da Neymar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Neymar wants to get back to his feet.
Da Neymar trying to control the hands but Kerbouchard won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerbouchard loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Da Neymar hold on?
Da Neymar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kerbouchard.
Da Neymar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Da Neymar trying to get back to his feet but Kerbouchard is in full control for now.
Kerbouchard lands with a hammerfist to the side of Da Neymar's head.
Kerbouchard has the hooks in. Da Neymar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kerbouchard trying to control.
Da Neymar tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Da Neymar rolls, trying to escape but Kerbouchard keeps control of the position.
Kerbouchard lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kerbouchard is looking to control Da Neymar but Da Neymar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kerbouchard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kerbouchard is riding his opponent, not letting Da Neymar buck him off.
Da Neymar tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerbouchard is landing with strikes from the back.
Da Neymar is holding onto Kerbouchard's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Kerbouchard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Da Neymar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kerbouchard scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard tries to keep control of the position but Da Neymar is staying busy.
Kerbouchard is riding his opponent, not letting Da Neymar buck him off.
I really don't envy Da Neymar right now.
Da Neymar prevents Kerbouchard from getting a body triangle.
Da Neymar is in bad spot here.
Kerbouchard is looking to control Da Neymar but Da Neymar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Da Neymar is trying to get back to his feet but Kerbouchard has full control of the position and if anything, Da Neymar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Da Neymar trying to control the hands but Kerbouchard won't let him.
Kerbouchard has Da Neymar flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard looking for the choke but no joy.
Da Neymar wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Neymar is trying to stand back up.
Da Neymar just trying to survive but Kerbouchard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Neymar wants to get back to his feet.
Da Neymar is trapped and Kerbouchard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Da Neymar is trying to get back to his feet but Kerbouchard has full control of the position and if anything, Da Neymar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kerbouchard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Neymar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Da Neymar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerbouchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Neymar misses with a shot to the body
and Kerbouchard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerbouchard prevents a body shot from Da Neymar.
Da Neymar misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard managing to block the knees to the body from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard keeps control of Da Neymar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kerbouchard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kerbouchard.
Da Neymar tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerbouchard avoids the damage to the body.
Kerbouchard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Neymar can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Neymar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerbouchard's brow.
A knee to the head by Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the body.
Da Neymar is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerbouchard stalling in the clinch.
Kerbouchard connects with a knee to the head.
Da Neymar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Neymar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Kerbouchard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kerbouchard wants a takedown but no success here.
Kerbouchard working Da Neymar over with knees to the body.
Kerbouchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerbouchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard goes for a double leg but Da Neymar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Da Neymar continues to drive forward.
Da Neymar throws a leg kick but Kerbouchard moved away.
Kerbouchard slips under a jab from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerbouchard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Neymar, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Neymar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Neymar misses with a punch to the body.
Kerbouchard goes for a takedown attempt but Da Neymar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Neymar connects with a nice looking jab.
Rafael Da Neymar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Neymar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rafael Da Neymar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerbouchard checks a leg kick.
Da Neymar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerbouchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard slips under a jab.
Da Neymar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerbouchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard rushes Da Neymar and presses him up against the cage.
Kerbouchard blocks a body shot from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Neymar tried to score with a low kick but Kerbouchard checks it.
Kerbouchard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Da Neymar manages to circle out of the way.
Da Neymar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerbouchard has closed the distance and engaged Da Neymar in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Neymar struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerbouchard controls his hands.
Da Neymar throws a head punch that misses.
Da Neymar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Neymar misses with an elbow over the top.
Kerbouchard blocks an uppercut.
Da Neymar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerbouchard blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerbouchard just leaning against Da Neymar, taking a breather.
Da Neymar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the head.
Kerbouchard connects with a knee to the head.
Da Neymar wants to break free but Kerbouchard has control.
Kerbouchard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerbouchard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerbouchard lands an elbow that stopped Da Neymar in his tracks for a moment.
Kerbouchard tries a knee to the head but Da Neymar blocks it.
Da Neymar tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerbouchard avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard lands an elbow just above Da Neymar 's eye.
Kerbouchard gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Da Neymar has a couple of punches blocked by Kerbouchard.
Da Neymar misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kerbouchard.
Da Neymar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the body.
Kerbouchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Neymar is pressed up against the cage. Kerbouchard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Neymar down to the mat. Da Neymar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kerbouchard has closed the distance and engaged Da Neymar in a clinch.
Da Neymar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard crunches a lovely knee into Da Neymar's ribcage.
Kerbouchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kerbouchard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Neymar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Da Neymar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Neymar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kerbouchard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Da Neymar throws a hook to the side of Kerbouchard's head but Kerbouchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerbouchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Neymar just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Neymar throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Neymar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerbouchard is looking to counter the offense by Da Neymar and move into the clinch.
Kerbouchard clinches.
Kerbouchard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Neymar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerbouchard lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Neymar won't want to take too many of those.
Kerbouchard is trying to pull guard but Da Neymar has him pressed against the cage.
Kerbouchard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kerbouchard lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Neymar won't want to take too many of those.
Kerbouchard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Neymar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerbouchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Neymar's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard prevents a body shot from Da Neymar.
Da Neymar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Neymar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerbouchard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kerbouchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerbouchard wants a takedown but no success here.
Kerbouchard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Neymar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kerbouchard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Neymar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Neymar throws the left hand but Kerbouchard avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Da Neymar.
Kerbouchard has Da Neymar up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Da Neymar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kerbouchard scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Neymar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerbouchard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerbouchard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kerbouchard obliges.
Kerbouchard is pushing Da Neymar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kerbouchard connects with a knee to the head.
Kerbouchard lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerbouchard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Neymar's efforts to push away.
Kerbouchard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Neymar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Neymar has a couple of punches blocked by Kerbouchard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Neymar tries to throw a body punch but Kerbouchard avoids it by throwing Da Neymar back against the cage.
Kerbouchard has Da Neymar pressed against the cage, preventing Da Neymar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Neymar has a couple of punches blocked by Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard working Da Neymar over with knees to the body.
Kerbouchard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kerbouchard lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Neymar won't want to take too many of those.
Kerbouchard is trying to pull guard but Da Neymar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kerbouchard landing knees to the body.
Kerbouchard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kerbouchard stalling in the clinch.
Kerbouchard breaks from the clinch.
Da Neymar misses the jab.
Da Neymar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Neymar throws a body punch but Kerbouchard moves out of range.
Rafael Da Neymar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kerbouchard.
Da Neymar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerbouchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kerbouchard or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Neymar, which made it look bad.
Da Neymar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerbouchard moves away.
Kerbouchard shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Neymar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kerbouchard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerbouchard takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Neymar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerbouchard is pushing Da Neymar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kerbouchard is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kerbouchard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Matt Kerbouchard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Neymar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kerbouchard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerbouchard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kerbouchard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Darkside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Darkside!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses the jab.
Darkside keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Darkside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Darkside pushes him off.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Darkside moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darkside counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Darkside slips an elbow through the middle.
Darkside postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Darkside is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Darkside keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Darkside won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet.
Darkside postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darkside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Darkside is having none of it.
Darkside postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkside wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darkside on the ground.
Darkside lands a couple of elbows.
Darkside prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Darkside from controlling successfully.
Cruz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Darkside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darkside breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darkside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Darkside 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.
Darkside throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Darkside moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Darkside now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darkside misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Darkside's front leg but catches the back leg as Darkside tries to avoid it.
Ted Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Darkside saw that one coming.
Darkside scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ted Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkside slips under a jab.
It seemed like Darkside was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkside has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz rushes Darkside and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkside misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darkside backwards.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Darkside avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkside.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darkside up against the cage.
Cruz slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cruz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darkside tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darkside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz taking a breather.
Darkside blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darkside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darkside drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Darkside's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Darkside keeps moving.
Darkside is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Darkside can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Ted Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Darkside pushes him off.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Darkside uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Darkside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws a jab when Darkside was well out of range.
Darkside pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darkside displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darkside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darkside flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Darkside throws a nice head kick!
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darkside thumps Cruz with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a hook but Darkside avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darkside.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Darkside uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkside wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darkside throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Darkside circles away.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darkside keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Darkside.
Darkside connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darkside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Darkside fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz tries to move into range but Darkside moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Darkside takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darkside dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darkside misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Darkside throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darkside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Darkside circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darkside.
Darkside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Darkside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Darkside's knee but Darkside avoids it well.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Darkside.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darkside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkside.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Darkside moves away and avoids it.
Darkside moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkside scores with a push kick.
Cruz tries to clinch but Darkside moves out of range.
Darkside fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Darkside throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darkside throws a leg kick but Cruz moved away.
Darkside throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darkside fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darkside.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darkside counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darkside scores with a nice body kick.
Darkside has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darkside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Darkside on that attempt.
Darkside throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darkside scores with a shot to the body.
Darkside avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Darkside drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Darkside keeps it at a distance.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
Cruz misses with a hook. Darkside ducked under it nicely.
Darkside scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Darkside tries to land a leg kick but Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
Darkside throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darkside misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darkside lands a front kick.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Cruz tries to clinch but Darkside is having none of it.
Darkside misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Darkside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darkside was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Darkside in a clinch.
Darkside swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Darkside tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Darkside tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Darkside throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Darkside circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darkside let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Darkside dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Darkside counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Darkside as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darkside.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Darkside is quick to defend against it.
Darkside checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Darkside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkside tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz.
Darkside manages to break the clinch.
Darkside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Darkside keeps it at a distance.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darkside misses with a body kick.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Cruz is leaning against Darkside and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz slows down the pace here.
Darkside blocks a body shot from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cruz.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Darkside has Cruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darkside pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cruz tumbling to the mat - Darkside dives into Cruz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz wants to stand up but Darkside is controlling him.
Darkside landing with the ground and pound.
Darkside won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet.
Darkside with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Darkside passes into half guard.
Darkside working Cruz over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkside working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Darkside sits in half guard.
Cruz has hold of Darkside's hands but Darkside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darkside prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Darkside keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Darkside prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Darkside scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Darkside is controlling him well.
Darkside is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Darkside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darkside.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darkside throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Darkside throws a wild body kick that Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Darkside back into the cage.
Darkside has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz tries to work over Darkside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darkside is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darkside fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz lands a right hand.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Darkside avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Darkside breaks from the clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch but Darkside moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Darkside does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darkside counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
Cruz rushes Darkside and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Darkside.
I think Darkside 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Darkside!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sal Morris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sal Morris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaksinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morris's sensitive parts.
Morris throws a leg kick but Jaksinen moved away.
Morris is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.
Jaksinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a low kick, looking for Jaksinen's leg but Jaksinen calmly moves out of range.
Morris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jaksinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaksinen checks a leg kick.
Jaksinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaksinen - that will leave a mark!
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris looks for the body kick but Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen feints and then cracks Morris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morris down.
Morris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Morris checks the leg kick nicely there.
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!
Jaksinen rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morris prevents a body shot from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaksinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Morris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaksinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaksinen throws a low kick, looking for Morris's leg but Morris calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Morris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaksinen just manages to avoid it.
Morris motions for Jaksinen to come forward. Morris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morris.
Morris throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Morris only half commits.
Jaksinen clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Jaksinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaksinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Morris tried to score with a low kick but Jaksinen checks it.
Jaksinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaksinen checks a low kick from Morris.
Morris tries to land a body kick
and Jaksinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morris moves in looking to clinch but Jaksinen pushes him off.
Jaksinen throws a front kick aimed at Morris's knee but Morris avoids it well.
Morris fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaksinen in the body.
Morris scoring well with a low kick there.
Morris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morris throws a body kick that misses.
Jaksinen wants to counter with a clinch but Morris pushes him away.
Jaksinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morris.
Morris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick.
Morris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaksinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaksinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaksinen clinches with his opponent.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Morris is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage.
Morris stalling in the clinch but Jaksinen improves position.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sal Morris has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris.
Jaksinen tries a body shot but Morris blocks it.
Morris stalling in the clinch but Jaksinen improves position.
Morris can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage.
Morris tries to break free but Jaksinen pushes him back against the cage.
Morris blocks a body shot from Jaksinen.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaksinen has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Nice elbow from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaksinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaksinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaksinen wants to slow Morris down by chopping away at his legs.
Morris checks a leg kick.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick which misses Morris's front leg but catches the back leg as Morris tries to avoid it.
Jaksinen misses the shot to the body.
As Jaksinen looks to move away, Morris throws a big counter combo bu Jaksinen just gets out of the way.
Morris lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Jaksinen as he checks the leg kick.
Morris avoids the body shot from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morris.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaksinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morris.
Morris tries to clinch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sal Morris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jaksinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the body kick from Morris.
Morris cracks the inside of Jaksinen's front leg.
Jaksinen tries a low kick but Morris avoids it.
Morris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jaksinen wants to land a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Jaksinen.
Morris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick
and Morris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses
and Morris counters with a low kick, right behind Jaksinen 's knee.
Jaksinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
And Morris counters with a quick kick to the body but Jaksinen blocks it.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Morris moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morris.
Sal Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaksinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaksinen blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris walks into a stiff left hand from Jaksinen.
Morris throws a leg kick but Jaksinen checks it.
Jaksinen throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
Jaksinen avoids a kick to the body.
Morris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaksinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morris.
Jaksinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jaksinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaksinen dips to his left and cracks Morris with an uppercut!
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaksinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaksinen unleashes a big counter combination but Morris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Jaksinen lands but Morris takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaksinen.
Morris scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaksinen misses the target.
Morris is looking to clinch.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaksinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morris.
Morris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaksinen avoids a kick to the body.
Morris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.
Jaksinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen clinches up against the cage.
Morris pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morris is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen is controlling him.
Jaksinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morris blocks the elbow strike.
Jaksinen blocks an elbow strike from Morris.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Jaksinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morris stalls.
Jaksinen slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaksinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away.
Morris tries to break free but Jaksinen pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Morris is trying to push Jaksinen away but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Morris.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaksinen is leaning against Morris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaksinen pushes Morris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaksinen is keeping busy.
Morris wants to break free but Jaksinen has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sal Morris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jaksinen swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Morris cracks the inside of Jaksinen's front leg.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jaksinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice shot lands for Jaksinen.
Morris misses with a body kick.
Morris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaksinen throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Morris looks for the body kick but Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaksinen blocks a head kick by Morris.
Jaksinen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen cracks Morris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaksinen.
Morris tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Morris blocks a leg kick.
Morris tries to clinch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen misses with a straight right.
Morris thumps Jaksinen with a low kick.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaksinen. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaksinen motions for Morris to come forward. Jaksinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morris throws a wild body kick that Jaksinen sees coming a mile off.
Jaksinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morris.
Morris throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Jaksinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen throws out a leg kick but Morris moves out of range and Jaksinen only half commits.
Morris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Espo Jaksinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jaksinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaksinen feints a counter leg kick.
Jaksinen avoids a kick to the body.
Morris throws a lazy body kick
and Jaksinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morris's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaksinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Jaksinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morris pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaksinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Morris.
Morris takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris controlling the action here for a moment.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morriss head.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Jaksinen has the dominant position.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaksinen has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morris misses with an elbow strike.
Sal Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaksinen is keeping busy.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morris is trying to push Jaksinen away but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaksinen.
Morris taking a breather.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Espo Jaksinen.
I've got Jaksinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Theron Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theron Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Acelino Silva !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris avoids the body shot from Silva .
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Silva . No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Silva .
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris stalling.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two 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.
Harris advances position into side control!
Harris wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Harris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harris but great work by Silva .
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Silva won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harris is pulling down on Silva 's head to control his posture.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris has his foot on Silva 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris striking from the bottom.
Silva postures up.
Silva works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Harris any problems.
Harris trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris is pushing down on Silva 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harris passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva !
Harris looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is controlling an arm, preventing Harris from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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 Theron Harris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Harris shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theron Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Acelino Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva .
No joy there for Silva , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Harris controls the position from side control.
Harris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Theron Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris controlling from side mount.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harris looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Harris has taken his back - oops!
Harris looking for the choke from the back.
Silva tries to escape the position.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harris.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Harris off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Harris is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Acelino Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris walks into a stiff left hand from Silva .
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva 's guard.
Harris trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Harris blocks the strikes from Silva .
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Silva 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.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theron Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theron Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Acelino Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Acelino Silva !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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203 lbs
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25
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wobinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wobinson postures up in Korobeikin's guard and throws a big left but Korobeikin blocks it.
Wobinson is stalling in the full guard.
Korobeikin wants to sweep here but Wobinson controlling him for the moment.
Wobinson content to stall in guard here.
Korobeikin keeping moving, preventing Wobinson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wobinson wants to control from the top but Korobeikin keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Korobeikin clinches up against the cage.
Korobeikin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson trying to control here.
Wobinson tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Korobeikin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wobinson trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.
Wobinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wobinson is trying to defend but Korobeikin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Korobeikin wants to control but Wobinson is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin wants to free his trapped foot but Wobinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Korobeikin wants to control but Wobinson is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin tries to pass to full mount but Wobinson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson moves into full guard.
Wobinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korobeikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korobeikin throws out a loose jab but Wobinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korobeikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wobinson's guard.
Korobeikin wants to pass the guard but Wobinson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Korobeikin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wobinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Korobeikin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Korobeikin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wobinson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Korobeikin easily slips into full mount!
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Korobeikin trying to control but Wobinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Korobeikin avoids the attempt from Wobinson to control.
Korobeikin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobinson can do to turn this around?
Korobeikin can't control as he wanted to and Wobinson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korobeikin in particular looking to stall.
Wobinson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Korobeikin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but Wobinson defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korobeikin 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.
Korobeikin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korobeikin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wobinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korobeikin has managed to get both his arms back between Wobinson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin passes Wobinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Korobeikin controlling the pace.
Wobinson is looking to control Korobeikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wobinson avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wobinson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wobinson fails with the takedown.
Korobeikin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wobinson somewhat.
Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Wobinson is out of range.
Wobinson ducks under a wild hook from Korobeikin.
Wobinson gets caught napping as Korobeikin dives in and scores a takedown. Wobinson manages to retain guard.
Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin wants to control from the top but Wobinson keeps moving.
Wobinson is trying to keep Korobeikin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wobinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korobeikin has managed to get both his arms back between Wobinson's legs - danger averted.
Wobinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korobeikin controls the pace.
Korobeikin is pushing down on Wobinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wobinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Korobeikin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wobinson is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korobeikin is looking to advance position but Wobinson won't allow it.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Wobinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Korobeikin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wobinson did well to prevent Korobeikin getting side control.
Korobeikin prevents Wobinson from improving his position.
Wobinson is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin stalling.
Korobeikin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wobinson for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Korobeikin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korobeikin lands in his opponent's guard.
Wobinson looking to control.
Korobeikin stopping the sweep attempt from Wobinson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korobeikin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Korobeikin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Korobeikin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nucleus has chosen Tupac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Superior Nucleus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlo Gambino's chin.
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21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Superior Nucleus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino throws a lazy head kick
and Nucleus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gambino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucleus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gambino throws the kick towards the body but Nucleus avoids it.
Gambino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambino looks for the body kick but Nucleus saw that one coming.
Nucleus digs a good hook to Gambino's body.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nucleus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambino throws a leg kick but Nucleus sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino checks the leg kick.
Nucleus thuds his shin into the meat of Gambino's side.
Gambino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nucleus circles away.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucleus is just out of range.
Gambino misses with a kick to the body
and Nucleus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambino thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambino misses with a looping right.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucleus is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nucleus. That's going to slow Gambino down.
Gambino fails with the takedown
and Nucleus counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nucleus. That did some damage!
Nucleus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nucleus misses with a body shot
and Gambino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nucleus checks the leg kick.
Nucleus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nucleus wants to slow Gambino down by chopping away at his legs.
Gambino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nucleus just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucleus manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nucleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gambino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino shoots for a double leg takedown but Nucleus sprawls well. He's pushed Gambino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nucleus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucleus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nucleus throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gambino throws a hook but Nucleus blocks it.
Gambino throws a body punch but Nucleus moves out of range.
Gambino goes for a double leg but Nucleus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucleus continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick from Nucleus misses.
Nucleus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gambino stuns Nucleus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nucleus.
Gambino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nucleus is fending him off so far but Gambino persists. Nope, Nucleus circles away and we're back to standing.
Nucleus lands a nice looking body shot.
Nucleus checks a leg kick.
Nucleus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nucleus slips under a jab from Gambino.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gambino.
Nucleus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucleus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Nucleus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nucleus tries to land a front kick but Gambino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gambino misses with a right hand
letting Nucleus counter with a right hand.
Gambino swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nucleus counter with a right hand.
Gambino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nucleus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gambino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gambino misses with a takedown attempt
and Nucleus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucleus lands a nice hook to Gambino's body. Gambino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambino tries to land a front kick but Nucleus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Gambino misses
and Nucleus counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambino blocks a head kick by Nucleus.
Nucleus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gambino tries to land a front kick but Nucleus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nucleus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucleus. Gambino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambino feinted with a counter takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nucleus - that will leave a mark!
Nucleus avoids the body shot from Gambino.
It seemed like Nucleus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Superior Nucleus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nucleus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carlo Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nucleus defends it nicely.
Nucleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucleus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gambino.
Gambino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nucleus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucleus blocks a head kick by Gambino.
Gambino throws a sloppy head kick
and Nucleus counters with a low kick, right behind Gambino 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nucleus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nucleus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gambino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino swings for the body but Nucleus moves out of range.
Nucleus throws a head kick that misses
and Gambino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nucleus really felt that one!
Gambino misses with a looping left.
Nucleus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambino with a body shot.
Superior Nucleus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucleus. Gambino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucleus swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nucleus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nucleus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambino blocks it well.
Gambino misses with a kick to the body.
Gambino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambino is looking to wear down Nucleus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gambino fails with a takedown attempt.
Nucleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
A nice side step and Nucleus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gambino jabs at Nucleus's body.
Gambino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nucleus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gambino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nucleus counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Nucleus just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino misses with an uppercut. Nucleus saw that one coming.
Gambino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nucleus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Nucleus misses
and Gambino counters with a single leg into guard. Nucleus didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucleus is keeping the position for now.
Gambino postures up.
Nucleus wants to sweep here but Gambino controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Gambino 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.
Nucleus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gambino should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nucleus has tightened it up now! Gambino should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Superior Nucleus!
During a confident post fight interview, Superior Nucleus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The RocknRolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RocknRolla comes into the arena with Led Zeppelin / Stairway To Heaven blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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282 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The RocknRolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RocknRolla throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker 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.
A big right from RocknRolla misses.
RocknRolla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from RocknRolla.
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
RocknRolla lands a damaging elbow.
Parker pushes RocknRolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
RocknRolla pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
RocknRolla misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
RocknRolla lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
RocknRolla lands a nice elbow.
RocknRolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
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!
RocknRolla blocking some punches.
RocknRolla misses with a body punch.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
RocknRolla pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parker misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Scott Parker's cut even more.
RocknRolla has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
RocknRolla misses with the head strike.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RocknRolla's elbow.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker prevents a body shot from RocknRolla.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker digs a right hand into RocknRolla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on RocknRolla's gas tank.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by RocknRolla.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
RocknRolla blocking some punches.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by RocknRolla.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, RocknRolla just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow.
RocknRolla blocks an uppercut.
RocknRolla misses with a punch on the inside.
RocknRolla blocks an uppercut.
RocknRolla lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
The cut above Scott Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Parker scores with a shot to the side of RocknRolla's head.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by RocknRolla.
Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down RocknRolla.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RocknRolla's elbow.
Our sources have told us that RocknRolla has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Parker is leaning against RocknRolla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of RocknRolla backwards.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from RocknRolla fails to land.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
RocknRolla is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker cracks RocknRolla with a nice body shot.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
RocknRolla throws an elbow that misses.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by RocknRolla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker is leaning against RocknRolla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker tries a body shot but RocknRolla blocks it.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of RocknRollas head.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of RocknRollas head.
Parker cracks RocknRolla with a nice body shot.
Parker misses with the head strike.
RocknRolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
RocknRolla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
RocknRolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
RocknRolla lands an elbow inside.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RocknRolla has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Still in the clinch, Parker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
RocknRolla is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as RocknRolla blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
RocknRolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from RocknRolla.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
RocknRolla checks a leg kick nicely.
RocknRolla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker wants to counter with a clinch but RocknRolla pushes him away.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts RocknRolla, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker moves out of range as RocknRolla strikes.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on RocknRolla's shoulder, as RocknRolla tries to avoid the shot.
As Parker tries to get set, RocknRolla tries to push him back and clinch up but Parker manages to avoid the attempt.
Parker misses with a right hand
enabling RocknRolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
RocknRolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker feints and then cracks RocknRolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RocknRolla down.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to RocknRolla's calf.
Parker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends RocknRolla sprawling to the canvas! RocknRolla rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parker finish him?!
Oh RocknRolla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker is looking to slow RocknRolla down with leg kicks.
RocknRolla seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
RocknRolla throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but RocknRolla ducks down to avoid it.
RocknRolla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
RocknRolla lands a body shot.
Parker connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
RocknRolla throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a low kick, right behind RocknRolla 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parker. That's going to slow RocknRolla down.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Look low, kick high! Parker uses the oldest trick in the book to send RocknRolla tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Parker is absolutely delighted - when RocknRolla wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scott Parker!
Scott Parker is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Scott Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandro De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Perhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alex De Souza. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexsandro De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Perhana!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perhana defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Perhana shakes it off.
Perhana misses with a series of wild punches.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Perhana.
Perhana throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Perhana scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Perhana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perhana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perhana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Perhana moves away and avoids it.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
Perhana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Perhana is out of range.
De Souza lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
Perhana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perhana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perhana under the eye.
Perhana scores with a jab to the body.
Perhana misses with a series of wild punches.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perhana scores with a hook.
Perhana throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by De Souza's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Perhana looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
Perhana throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Perhana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perhana wants to counter the offense by De Souza and move into the clinch position.
De Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perhana misses with the combination.
De Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perhana feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Perhana.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Perhana moves away and avoids it.
De Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perhana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perhana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza takes a swing at Perhana's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Souza.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perhana's calf.
Perhana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
It looks like Pate Perhana has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perhana throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Perhana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perhana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perhana just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Perhana blocks the low kick.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Perhana misses.
Perhana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perhana throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Perhana swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Perhana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perhana.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Perhana manages to avoid it.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perhana moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
A low kick from De Souza is predictable there
and Perhana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perhana to score with a decent uppercut.
Perhana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Perhana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Crunch! De Souza slams his shin into Perhana's torso.
Perhana throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perhana just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza lands the left hand.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perhana, right into the meat.
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 Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pate Perhana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Perhana is just out of range.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perhana is out of range.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perhana misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
Perhana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perhana has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Perhana's head but Perhana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perhana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perhana throws a right and a left that De Souza avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perhana scores with a nice head shot.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Perhana finds it's way through De Souza's defenses.
Perhana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Souza motions for Perhana to come forward. De Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Perhana as he checks the leg kick.
Perhana lands a front kick.
Perhana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perhana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Souza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perhana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza thows a leg kick but Perhana checks it
and Perhana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perhana throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perhana.
Perhana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perhana throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perhana throws out the jab.
Perhana looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
Perhana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Perhana misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
De Souza works Perhana's body with a nice hook.
Perhana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perhana looks for the body kick but De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Perhana moved away.
A clash of legs there as Perhana blocks the low kick.
Perhana feints a counter leg kick.
Perhana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
Perhana scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perhana.
Pate Perhana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perhana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perhana throws a body kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perhana throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Perhana defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perhana doesn't seem phased though.
De Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
Perhana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Souza's head backwards.
Perhana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Perhana avoided it.
De Souza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Souza throws a chopping leg kick but Perhana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perhana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perhana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perhana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza throws a jab when Perhana was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Souza - that will leave a mark!
De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Perhana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Perhana moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perhana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pate Perhana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza lands a nice looking body kick.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perhana's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perhana moves away.
Perhana tries a quick counter leg kick but De Souza is wise to it.
Perhana misses the jab.
Perhana wants to clinch but De Souza slips to the side
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexsandro De Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pate Perhana's cut.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Souza digs a good hook to Perhana's body.
Perhana misses with a double jab.
Perhana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Souza.
Perhana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perhana.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perhana.
Perhana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
Perhana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Perhana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perhana avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Perhana moves out of range of the body kick.
Perhana checks the leg kick.
De Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perhana checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Souza connects with a crisp jab.
De Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Perhana tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
Perhana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perhana scores with a nice right hand.
Perhana misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like De Souza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Perhana misses the body punch
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perhana's knee momentarily.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Perhana.
De Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for De Souza.
Perhana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perhana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perhana is out of range and De Souza settles back down.
De Souza throws a body punch but Perhana moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perhana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perhana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Souza scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Perhana saw that one coming.
Perhana misses with a right hand
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perhana.
Perhana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perhana. That did some damage!
Perhana misses with a low kick.
Perhana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Perhana misses.
Perhana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perhana throws a series of punches but De Souza moves out of range.
Perhana lands with a nice combination. De Souza backs away looking to recover.
Perhana connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
Perhana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perhana swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Perhana shrugs it off.
Perhana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perhana 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 De Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza misses the jab.
Perhana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perhana.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza misses with a head kick.
Perhana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perhana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from De Souza misses its target.
Perhana misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Perhana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perhana fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Souza blocks a jab.
De Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by De Souza.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws a body punch but Perhana moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Perhana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Souza throws a push kick but Perhana slaps the foot to one side.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perhana scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexsandro De Souza did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pate Perhana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perhana misses with a straight right.
Perhana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perhana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perhana throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Perhana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perhana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perhana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perhana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by De Souza.
Perhana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana slips a straight right by De Souza.
Perhana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
De Souza slips a jab and a cross from Perhana.
Perhana throws a push kick but De Souza slaps the foot to one side.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
De Souza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perhana throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Perhana.
De Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perhana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Souza. That did some damage!
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Perhana throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
Perhana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perhana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perhana misses with a few strikes there.
De Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perhana clinches.
De Souza is working Perhana over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Perhana.
Perhana tries to stall but De Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perhana misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perhana throws an elbow but misses.
Perhana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perhana jumps guard but De Souza stands there with Perhana around his waist. Perhana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perhana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Perhana has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perhana's elbow.
Perhana is trying to maintain a safe position but De Souza gets an underhook and turns Perhana into the cage.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Perhana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perhana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza is trying to break free.
Perhana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perhana tries to break free but De Souza pushes him back against the cage.
Perhana trying to control the position but instead, De Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perhana into the cage.
Perhana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Perhana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perhana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perhana throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Perhana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
De Souza tries to work over Perhana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perhana scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
A short body shot lands from Perhana as the two fighters clinch.
Perhana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perhana tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pate Perhana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Perhana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perhana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Perhana works the jab nicely.
Perhana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perhana looks for the body kick but De Souza saw that one coming.
Perhana avoids the head kick by De Souza.
A shot to the liver by De Souza. Beautiful body shot.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perhana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perhana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perhana misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Perhana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Souza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Perhana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perhana slips a straight right by De Souza.
Perhana looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Perhana is just out of range.
De Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perhana.
Perhana with a jab.
Perhana lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Perhana checks it.
Perhana scores with a jab to the body.
Perhana lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perhana clinches.
Perhana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Souza smiles and moves away.
De Souza throws a head kick that Perhana semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perhana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Souza.
Perhana throws a push kick but De Souza slaps the foot to one side.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perhana throws out a leg kick but De Souza moves out of range and Perhana only half commits.
Perhana slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza checks a low kick from Perhana.
De Souza tries a low kick but Perhana avoids it.
Perhana moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
De Souza is looking to slow Perhana down with leg kicks.
Perhana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perhana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza throws the left hand but Perhana avoids the punch easily.
Perhana throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perhana is looking to slow De Souza down with leg kicks.
Pate Perhana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perhana scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
De Souza pushes Perhana away with a front kick.
Perhana misses with a two punch combination.
De Souza 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
Perhana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Souza thinks about countering with a body kick.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perhana's calf.
Perhana avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Perhana lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza motions for Perhana to come forward. De Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perhana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana misses with a jab to the body
and De Souza counters with an inside leg kick.
Perhana moves to clinch but De Souza breaks away
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza misses with a head kick.
De Souza scores with a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Souza!
De Souza swings for the body but Perhana moves out of range.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perhana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Souza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perhana looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
Perhana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexsandro De Souza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza retains his lightweight title!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pate Perhana had this to say: 'Vittu!'.
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