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EP 28: Evolutionary Elements PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzan Aokiji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuzan Aokiji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuzan Aokiji!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokiji lands with an uppercut that bounces Aristotelis off the cage and back into range.
Aristotelis blocks a head kick by Aokiji.
It looked like Aristotelis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aokiji.
Aokiji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aokiji 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokiji.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aokiji 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 Aristotelis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aristotelis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aokiji throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aristotelis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aristotelis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aristotelis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aristotelis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokiji. Aokiji obviously looking to wear him down.
Aokiji looks for the body kick but Aristotelis saw that one coming.
Aokiji fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aristotelis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aristotelis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aokiji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokiji throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aokiji goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Aristotelis blocks the leg kick.
Aristotelis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Aokiji circles away.
Aristotelis tries to score with a low kick but Aokiji moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Aokiji.
Aokiji thows a leg kick but Aristotelis checks it
and Aristotelis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aristotelis avoids the head kick by Aokiji.
Aokiji connects with a leg kick. Aristotelis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aokiji looks to land a right hand but Aristotelis moved out of range.
Aokiji misses with a leg kick
and Aristotelis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aokiji is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aokiji wants to land a leg kick but Aristotelis is out of range.
Jab by Aokiji.
Aokiji cracks the inside of Aristotelis's front leg.
Aokiji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuzan Aokiji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aristotelis tries to clinch up.
Aokiji pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aristotelis is out of range and Aokiji settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokiji.
Aokiji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristotelis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aokiji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aristotelis thows a leg kick but Aokiji checks it
and Aokiji counters with an inside leg kick.
Aristotelis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aristotelis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aristotelis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokiji manages to avoid it.
A big left from Aokiji misses.
Aokiji throws a head kick but Aristotelis moves out of range.
Aokiji wants to land a leg kick but Aristotelis is out of range.
Aristotelis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aokiji throws out the jab.
Aristotelis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokiji. Aokiji obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokiji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji lands a high kick!
Aokiji tries to land a leg kick but Aristotelis saw it coming and moves away.
Aokiji throws a sloppy head kick
and Aristotelis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aristotelis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aokiji looking to throw knees to the head but Aristotelis is blocking nicely.
Aokiji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aokiji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aristotelis fakes the leg kick and cracks Aokiji in the body.
Aokiji wants to slow Aristotelis down by chopping away at his legs.
Aokiji tries to land a front kick but Aristotelis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aristotelis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aristotelis throws a sloppy head kick and Aokiji moves out of range easily.
Aokiji fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aristotelis is out of range.
Aokiji throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aristotelis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aokiji manages to circle out of the way.
Aristotelis wants to slow Aokiji down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis blocks the body kick.
Aokiji throws a wild body kick that Aristotelis sees coming a mile off.
Aristotelis forces Aokiji back against the cage and clinches.
Aristotelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristotelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokiji can't break the clinch.
Aokiji lands an uppercut.
Aristotelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aristotelis lands an elbow just above Aokiji 's eye.
Aokiji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristotelis backwards.
Aristotelis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aokiji's elbow.
Aristotelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aokiji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aristotelis has Aokiji pressed against the cage, preventing Aokiji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aristotelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Aokiji.
Aristotelis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzan Aokiji dominated that round.
That's time! Aristotelis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokiji.
Aokiji scores with a nice right hand.
Aokiji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokiji throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokiji.
A lazy left from Aokiji finds it's target.
Aristotelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aristotelis's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Aokiji connects with the punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aokiji. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
Aokiji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aokiji tries a head kick but it misses.
Aristotelis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aokiji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aristotelis manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Aristotelis.
Aokiji throws a front kick aimed at Aristotelis's knee but Aristotelis avoids it well.
Aokiji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Aokiji misses.
Aristotelis blocks a leg kick.
Aristotelis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aokiji manages to circle out of the way.
Aristotelis throws a chopping leg kick but Aokiji manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aokiji appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aristotelis checks a low kick from Aokiji.
Aristotelis avoids the head kick by Aokiji.
Aristotelis throws a leg kick which misses Aokiji's front leg but catches the back leg as Aokiji tries to avoid it.
Aokiji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aokiji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aokiji connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji looks for the body kick but Aristotelis saw that one coming.
Aristotelis scores with a body shot.
Aokiji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Aristotelis as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Aokiji.
Aristotelis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aokiji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aokiji throws out a loose jab but Aristotelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokiji blocks a body shot from Aristotelis.
Aokiji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aristotelis backwards.
Aokiji misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis tries to work over Aokiji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokiji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aokiji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristoteliss head.
Aristotelis can't find room to land a body shot as Aokiji controls the action.
Aokiji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aristotelis.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Aokiji in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kuzan Aokiji has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aristotelis throws an elbow but misses.
Aokiji lands an uppercut.
Aristotelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aristotelis blocks an uppercut.
Aokiji blocks a body shot from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aokiji lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Aristotelis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aokiji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aristotelis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aokiji's defenses.
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!
Aokiji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aristotelis is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aristotelis tries to work over Aokiji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aokiji blocks a body shot from Aristotelis.
A head punch on the inside from Aristotelis fails to land.
Aristotelis lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Aristotelis.
Aokiji working aggressively here.
Aokiji avoids the elbow strike from Aristotelis, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aokiji fails to land.
Aokiji lands with a light punch inside.
Aristotelis tries to throw a body punch but Aokiji avoids it by throwing Aristotelis back against the cage.
Aokiji working aggressively here.
Aristotelis tries to throw a body punch but Aokiji avoids it by throwing Aristotelis back against the cage.
Aokiji misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Aokiji shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Aristotelis.
Aokiji is breathing heavily.
Aristotelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aristotelis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aokiji prevents a body shot from Aristotelis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzan Aokiji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuzan Aokiji's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aokiji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aokiji avoids the head kick by Aristotelis.
Kuzan Aokiji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aokiji throws a hook to the side of Aristotelis's head but Aristotelis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Aokiji tries to get set, Aristotelis tries to push him back and clinch up but Aokiji manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Aristotelis. Those never looked like landing.
Aokiji is looking for the big counter here.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
Aristotelis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aokiji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Aokiji.
Aokiji wants to slow Aristotelis down by chopping away at his legs.
Aristotelis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aokiji avoids it.
Aristotelis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aokiji if he has to take too many more of those.
Aokiji feints and then cracks Aristotelis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aristotelis down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis avoids the head kick by Aokiji.
Aokiji lands with a kick to the temple. Aristotelis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aristotelis blocks a head kick by Aokiji.
Aokiji misses with a low kick as Aristotelis jumps back.
Aokiji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis looks to score with a jab to the body but Aokiji is just out of range.
Aokiji throws out a loose jab but Aristotelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aristotelis moves out of range of the body kick.
Aristotelis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aokiji.
Aristotelis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aokiji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aristotelis.
Aokiji throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aristotelis.
Aokiji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aristotelis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aokiji counters with an inside leg kick.
Aristotelis checks a low kick from Aokiji.
Nice body punch from Aokiji.
Aokiji misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aristotelis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aristotelis tries to clinch but Aokiji moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Aokiji circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aokiji.
Aokiji swats away the attempt to clinch by Aristotelis.
Aokiji throws a low kick, looking for Aristotelis's leg but Aristotelis calmly moves out of range.
Aristotelis checks a low kick from Aokiji.
Aokiji throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aokiji tries a low kick but Aristotelis avoids it.
Aristotelis moves out of range of the leg kick from Aokiji.
Aokiji feints and then cracks Aristotelis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aristotelis down.
Aokiji throws a low kick, looking for Aristotelis's leg but Aristotelis calmly moves out of range.
Aokiji sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aristotelis throws a right hand that Aokiji ducks under and follows up with a left that Aokiji also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis lands a high kick to the side of Aokiji's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Aristotelis dives into guard, looking to finish.
Aristotelis wants to stand and escape but instead Aokiji has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aristotelis wants to get back to his feet but Aokiji is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aokiji wants to control from the top but Aristotelis keeps moving.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aokiji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aristotelis keeping moving, preventing Aokiji from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji won't allow Aristotelis to get back to his feet.
Aokiji looking to pass the guard.
Aokiji trying to control but Aristotelis is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aokiji throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzan Aokiji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aokiji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuzan Aokiji.
Well Aokiji 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuzan Aokiji!
A victorious Kuzan Aokiji thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tirado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tirado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson rushes Tirado and presses him up against the cage.
Tirado blocking some punches.
Tirado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Tirado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tirado.
Tirado swinging wildly here.
Wilson forces Tirado back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Wilson.
Tirado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson gets through Tirado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tirado's efforts to push away.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Tirado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tirado blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tirado.
Tirado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tirado.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tirado.
Our sources have told us that Tirado has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Tirado wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Tirado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Tirado counters with a two punch combo.
Tirado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tirado's corner calls for a 1-2. Tirado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tirado.
Wilson forces Tirado back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tirado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tirado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tirado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Tirado controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tirado blocks an uppercut.
Tirado throws a head punch that misses.
Tirado lands a shoulder strike.
Tirado wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tirado controls his hands.
Tirado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tirado.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tirado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tirado.
Tirado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tirado blocks an uppercut.
Wilson keeps control of Tirado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tirado can't break the clinch.
Tirado is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tirado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tirado looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson lands a body punch.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tirado.
Tirado wants to break free but Wilson has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tirado working hard to break the clinch.
Tirado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tirado stuffs the takedown.
Wilson tries to clinch but Tirado is having none of it.
Tirado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tirado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tirado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Wilson looks to move away, Tirado throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Tirado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tirado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the action but Tirado is working from the bottom.
Wilson working the ground and pound but Tirado is defending the strikes.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tirado, who protects the arm well.
Wilson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tirado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wilson but great work by Tirado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirado wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Tirado controls the position.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Wilson is right now.
Wilson is not content to let Tirado control the position.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tirado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Tirado wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
Wilson has one of Tirado's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Tirado.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tirado circles away.
Tirado moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tirado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tirado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Tirado against the cage.
Tirado wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tirado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tirado.
Tirado pulls guard.
Wilson being controlled here momentarily.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Tirado will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tirado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Tirado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tirado.
Tirado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mike Tirado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tirado looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Tirado.
Tirado looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson rushes Tirado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tirado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Tirado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tirado manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tirado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Tirado misses.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson pushes Tirado up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Slade Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tirado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tirado.
Tirado blocks an uppercut.
Tirado manages to break the clinch.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Tirado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson tries a body shot but Tirado blocks it.
Tirado breaks from the clinch.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tirado tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tirado lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tirado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Tirado blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Tirado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tirado's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Tirado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tirado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Tirado tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tirado's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tirado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tirado misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson slips a jab from Tirado.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tirado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Tirado there.
Tirado stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Tirado against the cage.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Tirado slowing the pace effectively.
Tirado throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Tirado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tirado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tirado.
Tirado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson has Tirado pressed against the cage, preventing Tirado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tirado is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Tirado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tirado cracks Wilson 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!
Wilson clinches up with Tirado and pushes him back against the cage.
Tirado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tirado's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Tirado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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 Mike Tirado.
I think Tirado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Icon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icon has chosen Metallica - Of wolf and man as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rico Icon enters the cage!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Icon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Icon throws a head kick but Rico moves out of range.
Icon throws a chopping leg kick but Rico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rico connects with a jab.
Icon works over Rico's head and body with a nice combination.
Rico feints and then cracks Icon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Icon down.
Icon with a hook.
Rico rushes Icon and presses him up against the cage.
Icon is trying to force a seperation but Rico has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Icon throws an elbow but misses.
Icon throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Icon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Icon working aggressively here.
Icon can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
Icon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rico is trying to stall.
Rico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Icon.
Our sources have told us that Rico has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Icon is looking to control Rico's arms but Rico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Icon has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Rico.
Icon scores with a hook to the body.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Icon pushes Rico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Icon.
Icon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Icon.
Icon is trying to push Rico away but Rico has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Icon tries to break free but Rico pushes him back against the cage.
Icon misses with a punch on the inside.
Icon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Rico slows down the pace here.
Icon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Icon is working for takedown but Rico is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Icon backwards.
It looks like Rico Icon has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Rico.
Rico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Icon misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
Rico misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Rico.
Icon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Icon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Rico dips to his left and cracks Icon with an uppercut!
Rico moves in looking to clinch but Icon pushes him off.
Rico cracks the inside of Icon's front leg.
Rico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Icon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icon is looking to land body kicks.
Icon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rico thumps Icon with a low kick.
Rico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Icon's half guard.
Rico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Icon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Icon sees it coming and defends easily.
Icon manages to get to full guard.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Icon is trying to control the position but Rico postures up.
Icon managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Icon working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Icon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Icon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Icon looking for a sweep. Not yet Icon, not yet.
Rico looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Icon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rico's guard.
Icon throws an elbow that misses. Rico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Icon's guard. Nice move by Rico!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Rico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rico Icon'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.
Icon throws a leg kick but Rico moved away.
Icon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Icon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Icon.
Rico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Icon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Icon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rico blocks the body kick.
Rico scores with a nice strike.
Rico Icon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Icon misses.
Rico tries to clinch but Icon is having none of it.
Icon connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Icon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rico lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rico throws a head kick but Icon moves out of range.
Icon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Icon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Icon misses with an uppercut. Rico saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icon blocks a jab.
Icon throws a hook but Rico avoids it easily.
Icon lands with a cross.
Icon throws a sloppy head kick and Rico moves out of range easily.
Icon tries a head kick but it misses.
Icon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Rico Icon's cut even more.
Rico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Icon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rico tries to clinch but Icon moves away
and Icon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Icon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Icon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Icon avoids the head kick by Rico.
Rico thuds a left hand into Icon's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Icon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rico avoids a kick to the body.
Rico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Icon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Icon misses the jab.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Icon as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rico there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Icon.
Rico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Icon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Icon tries to move into range but Rico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Icon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rico is able to avoid easily.
Rico moves out of range of the body kick.
Icon thuds his right hand into Rico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rico lands a nice looking body shot.
Rico moves out of range of the strikes.
Icon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Icon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rico thinks about countering with a head kick.
Icon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rico rushes Icon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Rico tries a body shot but Icon blocks it.
Come on Icon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Icon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Icon.
Rico pushes Icon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico is trying to stall.
Icon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rico avoiding damage as Icon throws knees to the body.
Rico trying to stall but Icon improves his position.
Rico struggles to land a body shot inside as Icon controls his hands.
Icon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
Johnny Rico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
Icon misses with an elbow over the top.
Icon tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing Icon back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rico.
Icon is breathing heavily.
Rico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Icon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Icon blocking some punches.
A short left from Rico.
The cut above Rico Icon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hook to the body lands for Rico.
Rico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Icon is working for takedown but Rico is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Icon is rocked!
Rico is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Icon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Icon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rico finish him?
Rico avoids the head kick by Icon.
Rico throws an overhand right that drops Icon like a sack of potatoes! Rico dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Rico!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Rico 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Kung told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Kung!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson gets a clinch.
Kung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Kung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Kung lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Kung wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Kung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kung wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Kung throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson is in close to Kung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand but Kung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kung working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kung is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kung defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Kung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simpson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick
so Kung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kung wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Kung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Kung content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Simpson has locked up a guillotine! Simpson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kung is holding on here and Simpson must be using up a lot of energy. Kung has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Simpson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Simpson!
A relieved looking Ben Simpson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasputin Erasmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erasmus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rasputin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasputin Erasmus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erasmus.
Weston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erasmus.
Weston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Erasmus lands a high kick!
It looks like Matt Weston has been cut.
Erasmus throws an overhand right that lands on Weston's shoulder, as Weston tries to avoid the shot.
Weston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Erasmus manages to circle out of the way.
Erasmus misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Weston misses the target.
Erasmus misses with a low kick.
Weston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Erasmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Erasmus circles away.
Rasputin Erasmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erasmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Erasmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Erasmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weston was well out of range. Poor timing from Erasmus.
Erasmus misses with a right hand
and Weston counters with a good low kick that Erasmus was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston lands a jab.
It looks like Rasputin Erasmus has been cut.
Erasmus avoids a kick to the body.
Erasmus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weston gets a clinch.
Erasmus tries to break the clinch but Weston is controlling the position.
Weston lands a body punch.
Erasmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erasmus.
Erasmus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Erasmus misses with a hook to the body
and Weston counters with a right hand to the body.
Erasmus looks winded!
Erasmus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weston misses with a wild body shot.
Erasmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erasmus's sensitive parts.
Erasmus misses with a hook. Weston ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erasmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erasmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Erasmus misses
and Weston moves into the clinch.
Weston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weston avoiding damage.
Erasmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weston lands an elbow that stopped Erasmus in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Weston.
Weston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Rasputin Erasmus's cut even more.
Weston lands a nice shot to the body.
Weston scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Weston.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erasmus is trying to break the clinch but Weston is controlling him.
Erasmus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weston has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weston.
Erasmus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weston drops Erasmus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Erasmus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Erasmus is rocked!
The cut above Rasputin Erasmus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weston scores with a hook to the body.
Erasmus is still on wobbly legs! Can Weston finish him?
Weston lands a big right hand! Erasmus is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Weston!
Matt Weston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigoberto Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lamas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brazilian National Anthem. Jerry Seinfeld told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigoberto Lamas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Seinfeld tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lamas throws a combination that misses
and Seinfeld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld misses with the head strike.
Lamas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seinfeld is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lamas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seinfeld is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lamas is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seinfeld throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamas blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lamas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seinfeld prevents it.
Seinfeld pushes Lamas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seinfeld stalling against the cage.
Seinfeld looking to throw knees to the head but Lamas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld pushes Lamas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seinfeld avoiding damage.
Seinfeld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lamas.
Seinfeld is pushing Lamas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seinfeld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lamas.
Seinfeld moves into the clinch.
Seinfeld throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamas wants a takedown but no success here.
Seinfeld struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas is trying to drag Seinfeld to the mat but Seinfeld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seinfeld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamas wants a takedown but no success here.
Seinfeld has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lamas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seinfeld can turn it around.
Lamas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seinfeld trying to stall but Lamas improves his position.
Seinfeld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamas throws a combination that misses
and Seinfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seinfeld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seinfeld slips a straight right by Lamas.
Seinfeld tries to counter with a clinch but Lamas shakes him off and moves away.
Lamas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seinfeld tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Lamas's head coaches at Phoenix MMA [Elite Public] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seinfeld slips a jab and a cross from Lamas.
A big right from Lamas misses.
Seinfeld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamas, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamas takes a shot to the head.
Lamas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seinfeld is defending well.
Seinfeld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamas is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Seinfeld.
A short right from Seinfeld on the inside.
Seinfeld cracks Lamas with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seinfeld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld lands with a left to the head.
Seinfeld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seinfeld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seinfeld misses with a body punch.
Seinfeld struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Seinfeld misses with a punch to the body.
Seinfeld lands an uppercut.
Seinfeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Seinfeld displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lamas up against the cage.
Seinfeld tries to throw a body punch but Lamas avoids it by throwing Seinfeld back against the cage.
Lamas throws a head punch that misses.
Seinfeld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamas is keeping busy.
Seinfeld stops a takedown attempt from Lamas.
Seinfeld lands a left hand.
Lamas can't break the clinch.
Seinfeld stalling.
Seinfeld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seinfeld keeps control of Lamas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seinfeld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
Seinfeld doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lamas manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seinfeld is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lamas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Seinfeld tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lamas trying to control momentarily.
Lamas is looking for a choke. Seinfeld gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Seinfeld manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Seinfeld dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seinfeld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seinfeld wants it to stay on the feet.
Seinfeld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamas.
Lamas tries a head kick but it misses.
Seinfeld wants to counter with a clinch but Lamas pushes him away.
Lamas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lamas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seinfeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seinfeld has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas is keen to just control but Seinfeld is a slippery customer.
Seinfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seinfeld defends it well.
Seinfeld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamas.
Lamas is looking to advance position but Seinfeld won't allow it.
Lamas stops Seinfeld from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamas misses with a looping left.
Seinfeld tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lamas with a jab.
Lamas looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Seinfeld wants to counter with a clinch but Lamas pushes him away.
Rigoberto Lamas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamas misses with a takedown
and Seinfeld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seinfeld.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seinfeld prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seinfeld is pressed up against the cage. Lamas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seinfeld down to the mat. Seinfeld avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Seinfeld closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Seinfeld.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Seinfeld.
Lamas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld stalling in the clinch but Lamas improves position.
Seinfeld is pressed up against the cage. Lamas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seinfeld down to the mat. Seinfeld avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lamas misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seinfeld tries to counter with a clinch but Lamas shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamas is looking for a takedown.
Seinfeld throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamass head.
Seinfeld lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
Seinfeld tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamas being controlled against the cage.
Seinfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
Seinfeld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seinfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
Seinfeld misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamas is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seinfeld's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lamas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seinfeld lands a left hand.
Jerry Seinfeld seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamas is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
Seinfeld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lamas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seinfeld creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seinfeld scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Seinfeld.
Lamas is rocked!
Lamas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Lamas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Seinfeld as the two fighters clinch.
Seinfeld lands a shoulder strike.
Seinfeld scores with a shot to the side of Lamas's head.
Seinfeld creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lamas with a big uppercut! Lamas tries to clinch up but Seinfeld pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lamas to the mat! Lamas covers up and Seinfeld unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerry Seinfeld!
Jerry Seinfeld seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick De Struicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Struicao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk With Me In Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
195 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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196 cm
23
189 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Struicao ducks under a wild hook from Black.
De Struicao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but De Struicao is keeping the position.
Black trying to control but De Struicao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
De Struicao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control from the top but De Struicao keeps moving.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black prevents De Struicao from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is pushing down on De Struicao's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Struicao is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Struicao is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black loads up on a big right hand but De Struicao slips the punch.
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.
Black misses with a hook. De Struicao ducked under it nicely.
Walter Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Struicao.
De Struicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black 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.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws a hook to the side of De Struicao's head but De Struicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Struicao 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.
Dominick De Struicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Struicao lands with a nice body punch.
De Struicao defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Struicao on the side of the head.
De Struicao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
De Struicao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Struicao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black throws a hook but De Struicao blocks it.
De Struicao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Struicao throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black walks into a left hand.
De Struicao cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Struicao.
De Struicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Struicao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
De Struicao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Struicao digs a good hook to Black's body.
Black looks to land a left hand but De Struicao moved out of range nicely.
De Struicao lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Black looks to throw the jab but De Struicao is out of range.
De Struicao loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Struicao sprawls and moves away.
Black misses with a hook
and De Struicao counters with a leg kick.
De Struicao scores with a nice head shot.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black slips a jab from De Struicao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Struicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
De Struicao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Struicao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Struicao.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black throws a jab when De Struicao was well out of range.
Black lunges at De Struicao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Struicao's hand.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black missing with a left hand there. De Struicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Struicao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Struicao.
Black throws a hook to the side of De Struicao's head but De Struicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Struicao - that will leave a mark!
De Struicao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
De Struicao tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black misses with a right hand
and De Struicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Walter Black has been cut.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and De Struicao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Struicao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick De Struicao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Black's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Black misses.
De Struicao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Struicao moves out of range as Black strikes.
Nice shot lands for De Struicao.
De Struicao wants to clinch.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but De Struicao is quick to defend against it.
Dominick De Struicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Struicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
De Struicao takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black walks into a straight right hand from De Struicao.
De Struicao throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a lazy right hand but De Struicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black misses with a left hand
and De Struicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Struicao scores with a nice strike.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Struicao moves away from the strike by Black.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Struicao moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black jumps guard but De Struicao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black jumps guard but De Struicao stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Struicao misses with some punches.
De Struicao lands a nice uppercut.
De Struicao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Struicao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Struicao.
A little jabbing left from De Struicao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Black jabs De Struicao right on the nose. De Struicao blinks but takes it well.
Black looks to land a right hand but De Struicao moved out of range.
De Struicao cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and De Struicao counters with a straight right hand.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Struicao.
De Struicao looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black looks to throw the jab but De Struicao is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Struicao scores with a leg kick.
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!
Black throws a looping overhand right but De Struicao ducks down to avoid it.
De Struicao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walter Black's cut is getting worse.
Black throws a looping overhand right but De Struicao ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from De Struicao.
De Struicao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Black misses.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Struicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and De Struicao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Struicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and De Struicao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Black looks to throw the jab but De Struicao is out of range.
De Struicao throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
A combination from De Struicao does no damage.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and De Struicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black backing away here, and De Struicao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Struicao is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
De Struicao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Struicao connects with a single shot there.
De Struicao scores with a leg kick.
Black throws out a loose jab but De Struicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Struicao slips under a jab.
De Struicao instigates a clinch.
De Struicao struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
A short right from De Struicao.
De Struicao can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
De Struicao is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Struicao to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black tries to pull guard but De Struicao holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Struicao to keep the fight standing.
De Struicao pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Struicao stops a takedown attempt from Black.
De Struicao is working Black over against the cage.
Black tries to pull guard but De Struicao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Struicao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from De Struicao.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick De Struicao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Black'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Struicao scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from De Struicao.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Struicao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Struicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from De Struicao misses the target.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but De Struicao is quick to defend against it.
De Struicao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Struicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black misses the jab.
A jab from De Struicao finds it's way through Black's defenses.
De Struicao moves away from the strike by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao misses with a series of wild punches.
De Struicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
De Struicao is looking to chop away at Black's legs.
Black misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a looping right.
De Struicao staying out of range there.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and De Struicao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walter Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
De Struicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Struicao. That's going to slow Black down.
De Struicao moves out of range as Black strikes.
De Struicao lands with a nice combination. Black backs away looking to recover.
De Struicao connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from De Struicao tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Struicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Struicao slips under a jab from Black.
De Struicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
De Struicao connects with a nice looking jab.
De Struicao throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but De Struicao is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a hook but De Struicao avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black misses with a looping right.
That kick from De Struicao tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Struicao throws a push kick but Black slaps the foot to one side.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black loads up on a big right hand but De Struicao slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by De Struicao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Struicao lands with a right hand.
De Struicao thuds a left hand into Black's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
enabling De Struicao to counter with a crisp jab.
De Struicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jeez, Walter Black's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Struicao.
Black takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Black.
De Struicao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
De Struicao takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Dominick De Struicao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Struicao counters with a nice leg kick.
De Struicao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Struicao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Struicao lands a body shot.
Black misses with a straight left.
De Struicao throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Struicao clinches.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Struicao just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Struicao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Struicao stalling the fight.
Black tries to score a body lock takedown but De Struicao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Struicao lands with a light punch inside.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Struicao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walter Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Struicao stops a takedown attempt from Black.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick De Struicao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Struicao 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick De Struicao!
A relieved looking Dominick De Struicao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Octavius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contreras's entrance music is Gidafilia Kaliente. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
166 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Octavius!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras blocks a head kick by Octavius.
Octavius throws a sloppy head kick and Contreras moves out of range easily.
Contreras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Turka Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Julius Octavius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Octavius scores with a head kick.
Contreras connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Octavius is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Octavius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Octavius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Octavius throws a leg kick
and Contreras counters with a nice uppercut.
Octavius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Contreras scores with a nice right hand.
Octavius throws out a leg kick but Contreras moves out of range and Octavius only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Contreras, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Contreras there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras 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.
Octavius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Octavius tries to get set, Contreras tries to push him back and clinch up but Octavius manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras throws a looping overhand right but Octavius ducks down to avoid it.
Octavius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Contreras's calf.
Octavius throws a head kick that misses
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contreras throws a big shot that misses.
Octavius cracks the inside of Contreras's front leg.
Contreras stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Contreras throws a right hand that Octavius ducks under and follows up with a left that Octavius also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Octavius or perhaps it was just good defense by Contreras, which made it look bad.
Contreras on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Octavius. Octavius obviously looking to wear him down.
Octavius throws a solid leg kick but Contreras takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Octavius.
Contreras lands with a straight right. Octavius didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras cracks Octavius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Contreras scores with a sloppy right hand. Octavius should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Octavius throws a leg kick but Contreras sees it coming and moves out of range.
Contreras stalks Octavius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Octavius's face. Octavius staggers backwards, shaken.
Octavius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contreras has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Octavius.
Octavius throws a solid leg kick but Contreras takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Octavius.
A big right from Contreras misses.
Octavius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Contreras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contreras connects with a single shot there.
Contreras checks a low kick from Octavius.
A telegraphed right hand from Contreras misses the target.
Octavius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Octavius lands in his opponent's guard.
Octavius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavius is looking to work some ground and pound but Contreras has wrist control.
Octavius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Octavius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Octavius.
Octavius stands up over Contreras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Octavius drops back looking for a leg! Contreras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Contreras manages to kick Octavius off! Octavius jumps back into Contreras's guard.
Contreras is trying to control the position but Octavius postures up.
Octavius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Contreras pulls Octavius in to control the position.
Contreras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Contreras has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Octavius postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Octavius throws a leg kick
and Contreras counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Contreras misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Contreras 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.
Contreras is looking to clinch.
Contreras throws a shot from downtown. Octavius moves away and avoids it.
Octavius throws a leg kick but Contreras sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alejandro Contreras is winning the standup battle so far.
Octavius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Contreras counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Contreras.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contreras.
Contreras scores with a shoulder strike.
Octavius drags the fight down to the ground.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Octavius keeps moving.
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Octavius is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavius trying to keep a closed guard but Contreras is proving a slippery customer.
Octavius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Octavius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Octavius keeps moving.
Octavius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Contreras manages to get himself to full guard.
Octavius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Octavius looking to pass the guard.
Octavius passes Contreras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Octavius wants to work for an arm triangle but Contreras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavius wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.
Contreras tries to get to full guard but Octavius has control of the leg.
Contreras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Octavius on the ground.
Octavius works his way into full mount!
Contreras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Contreras tries to get out of the position.
Octavius working for a guillotine from mount but Contreras is in no mood to give up.
Octavius lands a big shot there that rocks Contreras but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Octavius wants to control the pace but Contreras is squirming around nicely.
Octavius controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Contreras is squirming around, avoiding Octavius's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Contreras tries to lock up and control but Octavius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Contreras wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Octavius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Octavius wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Octavius swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Contreras is now in Octavius's guard. A big mistake from Octavius there, giving up the dominant position!
Octavius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contreras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Contreras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Octavius controls Contreras momentarily but Contreras frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Octavius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Contreras puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Octavius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Contreras sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Octavius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Octavius.
Contreras keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Octavius throws a leg kick but Contreras sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Contreras lands.
Octavius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreras.
Octavius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Contreras is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Octavius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavius fails with a takedown attempt.
Contreras seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Contreras.
Octavius misses with a kick to the body
and Contreras counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Contreras napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Octavius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Julius Octavius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreras tries to buck Octavius off but Octavius is having none of it.
Octavius wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.
Octavius tries for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
Contreras is trying to get back to half guard.
Octavius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Contreras has escaped the position, nice work there.
Contreras is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to control but Octavius is keeping busy.
Contreras is not content to let Octavius control the position.
Octavius working over Contreras with some ground and pound. Contreras looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Contreras trying to hold on to Octavius's head to control him but Octavius postures up.
Octavius is keen to just control but Contreras is a slippery customer.
Octavius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Contreras!
Octavius thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavius wants to finish this one by submission but Contreras is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Octavius.
Octavius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Contreras manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Octavius working away.
Octavius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Contreras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Octavius working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contreras is looking for a sweep.
Octavius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Contreras can't do much from the bottom here.
Contreras is looking for a sweep.
Contreras is not content to let Octavius control the position.
Contreras can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Octavius trying to control the action but Contreras is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Octavius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Octavius 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Octavius!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Berserk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk throws a lazy head kick
and Breeze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breeze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berserk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breeze's guard.
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Berserk from controlling successfully.
Breeze wants to control the position but Berserk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Breeze actively working from the bottom here.
Breeze misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berserk is taking a breather. Breeze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze wants to improve his position but Berserk is controlling well.
Breeze trying to hold on to Berserk's head to control him but Berserk postures up.
Breeze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breeze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berserk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berserk postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breeze 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.
Berserk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berserk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berserk throws a right and a left that Breeze avoids nicely.
Breeze feints the counter takedown.
Breeze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Breeze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Breeze feints the counter takedown.
Breeze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Berserk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breeze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berserk, who protects the arm well.
Breeze working away.
Berserk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breeze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breeze landing a few strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berserk parries the strikes from Breeze easily there. Breeze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Berserk to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk can't do much from the bottom here.
Berserk is trying to get back to half guard.
Berserk is not content to let Breeze control the position.
Berserk tries to buck Breeze off but Breeze is having none of it.
Berserk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breeze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Breeze there.
Breeze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berserk misses with an uppercut. Breeze saw that one coming.
Breeze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berserk.
Breeze tries to move into range but Berserk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berserk scores with a jab.
Berserk throws a big shot that misses.
Breeze throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
Breeze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berserk misses with a looping right.
Breeze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Berserk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berserk.
Berserk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Breeze looks for a takedown but Berserk sprawls well.
As Breeze backs away, Berserk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk feints a jab promting Breeze to slip. Berserk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Breeze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Breeze misses.
It looked like Berserk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berserk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breeze at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
Berserk scores with a hook.
Breeze 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 combination there by Berserk.
Berserk thuds a left hand into Breeze's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk tries to bum rush Breeze with a series of wild strikes but Breeze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berserk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breeze.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Breeze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Berserk's head coaches at Gutz Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Breeze fails with a takedown attempt.
Urho Berserk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Breeze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berserk dodges the punch combination from Breeze.
Breeze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breeze closes the distance and clinches up with Berserk, looking for a takedown. Breeze pushes Berserk against the cage but Berserk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Breeze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urho Berserk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berserk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breeze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berserk throws a jab but it's blocked by Breeze.
Breeze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berserk pinned against the cage. Berserk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Urho Berserk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breeze misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Berserk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Breeze slips a jab from Berserk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breeze moves away.
Breeze blocks a head kick by Berserk.
Berserk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berserk connects with a leg kick. Breeze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Breeze sends Berserk down but not out. Breeze dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Urho Berserk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berserk is not content to let Breeze control the position.
Berserk regains half guard.
Breeze is looking to advance position but Berserk won't allow it.
Breeze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is staying active underneath Breeze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breeze is just content to waste time from the top position. Berserk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Breeze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berserk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breeze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breeze throws a big elbow that misses.
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berserk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Breeze throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Berserk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urho Berserk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berserk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berserk duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Berserk as Breeze shoots in.
Breeze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berserk is looking for a counter combo.
Berserk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Breeze will feel that in the morning.
Berserk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Berserk.
Breeze misses with a body kick.
Berserk loads up on a big right hand but Breeze slips the punch.
Breeze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berserk's guard.
Breeze trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Berserk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berserk 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breeze's guard.
Breeze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben Breeze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berserk trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berserk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breeze looking for a sweep. Not yet Breeze, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berserk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berserk throws a leg kick but Breeze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Breeze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berserk swivels and escapes.
Urho Berserk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Breeze.
Breeze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Breeze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berserk jabs at Breeze's body.
Berserk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berserk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Breeze checks it well.
Breeze blocks a head kick by Berserk.
Berserk misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breeze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berserk.
Nice uppercut there from Berserk.
Breeze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Berserk's guard.
Breeze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berserk trying to control the position.
Berserk looking for a sweep. Not yet Berserk, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berserk wants to sweep here but Breeze controlling him for the moment.
Breeze wants to control from the top but Berserk keeps moving.
Breeze postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OH! Berserk has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Breeze smells blood and charges in for the finish! Breeze unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Berserk sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Breeze!
Ben Breeze is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ben Breeze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wein comes to the cage accompanied by Wilder Wein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volkov slips a straight right by Wein.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov throws a counter combo.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Wein misses with a looping right.
A jab from Wein finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein walks into a left hand.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Volkov. Wein shrugs it off though.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
A jab from Wein misses.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Wein catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Wein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein lands with a right hand.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Wein throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Wein misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov looks to throw a body kick
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.
Wein tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Wein takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Wein misses with a two punch combination.
Wein with a hook.
Wein 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Wein down.
Wein swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov cracks Wein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov takes a little break here. Wein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Volkov working the strikes but Wein uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Volkov trying to control from Wein's half guard. Wein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Volkov trying to control but Wein is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Wein keeps moving.
Wein controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Wein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wein checks a leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein misses with a hook.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Wein misses the target.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Wein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wein defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Wein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wein slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Wein throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Volkov cracks Wein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Volkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wein is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wein is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wein pulls Volkov in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Volkov throws a right hand that Wein ducks under and follows up with a left that Wein also avoids with ease.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Wein lands a two punch combo.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Both fighters circling a little - Volkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Wein checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wein.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Wein throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Wein throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein misses the body punch
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wein misses with a double jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein is not content to let Volkov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wein keeps working.
Wein regains half guard, as Volkov was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wein taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wein keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
That's four 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.
Wein throws a combination that misses
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wein throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Wein with a nice cross.
Volkov tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Wein misses.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Wein.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Wein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wein misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Volkov takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov jabs at Wein's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Wein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Wein sprawls well.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov throws a low kick but Wein moves out of range easily.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Wein throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein checks a low kick from Volkov.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Wein swinging wildly here.
Volkov defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Volkov both land. Nice combination.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Volkov pushes Wein away with a front kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov jabs Wein right on the nose. Wein blinks but takes it well.
Wein throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new middleweight champion!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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