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VCL Champions: 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Jump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Jump has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Jump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jump throws a body shot but no joy.
Jump falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Jump didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jump dives on top into guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jump won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
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.
Jump is posturing up here but Nurmagomedov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jump tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jump has to tap! Slick submission there by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Nemoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remarcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen CNN-Yall dont wanna fuck with us as his entrance music. Remarcus Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keisuke Nemoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remarcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Nemoto throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Remarcus Jones has been cut.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones throws a head kick but Nemoto moves out of range.
Nemoto moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Nemoto avoids it with no problem.
Nemoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nemoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones looks for a takedown but Nemoto sprawls well.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nemoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is standing up over Nemoto. Nemoto looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nemoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nemoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones stands up and beckons Nemoto to his feet.
Keisuke Nemoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nemoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemoto tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nemoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Nemoto is defending well.
Jones is working Nemoto over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nemoto to see if he's OK.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nemoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones advances to mount.
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nemoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remarcus Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remarcus Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nemoto wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
Jones is working Nemoto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones cracks Nemoto with a big right hand but Nemoto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones taking a breather here.
Remarcus Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has hold of Nemoto's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nemoto tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones cranks the arm and Nemoto screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nemoto, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Remarcus Jones!
After the fight, Remarcus Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Pendulum - Tarantula. Vance has chosen Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. Gabriel Vera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vera tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range.
Vera with a poor takedown
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance digs a good body shot into Vera's ribs.
A cross from Vera lands.
Vera tries to clinch but Vance moves away
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Vera with that takedown attempt.
Vance doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance wants to clinch.
Vance throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vera on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vance!
You can see the frustration on Vance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vera in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vance is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Vera!
Gabriel Vera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kruger Vance spoke after the fight, saying 'Shite ! ! ! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Renario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximo Renario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renario lands with a kick to the ribs.
Renario fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renario.
Renario gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Renario has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Renario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones Jr is defended easily by Renario.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Renario counter with a right hand.
Jones Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Renario.
Renario jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones Jr scores with a takedown into Renario's guard.
Jones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Renario is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renario utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones Jr controlling from the top position.
Renario 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.
Jones Jr content to stall in guard here.
Jones Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones Jr trying to control but Renario is working from the bottom.
Renario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones Jr on the ground.
Renario is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renario can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones Jr working the ground and pound.
Renario on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Renario tries to get out of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Jones Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Renario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Renario, who protects the arm well.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but Renario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Jones Jr scoring with strikes but Renario is staying in there.
Jones Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Renario can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Renario is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Renario?
Jones Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones Jr looking to finish Renario with some ground and pound. This is bad for Renario!
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!
Jones Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Renario is rocked!
Renario is in a horrible position here. Jones Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Renario is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Renario to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Renario shrugs it off.
Jones Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Renario covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Jones Jr!
Dennis Jones Jr very nearly forgot to thank V-Mask Clothing (10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Of Spades by Motorhead. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Silas Gore was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Gore!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Vegas lands.
Vegas tries to move into range but Gore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vegas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Gore.
Vegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gore! But no joy.
Gore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas throws a hook but Gore avoids it easily.
Vegas tries to clinch up
enabling Gore to counter with a crisp jab.
Gore throws a combination. Vegas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Gore misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Gore misses with an uppercut
and Vegas counters with a one-two to the body.
Gore is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Gore is still on wobbly legs! Can Vegas finish him?
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vegas! Gore is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorrance throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Woods.
It looks like Randall Woods has been cut.
Dorrance scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dorrance! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bane Dorrance!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockamole comes to the cage accompanied by Shaggy-Boombastic. Dixon has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Iridium as his entrance music. Joey Dixon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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203 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hantu Rockamole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockamole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Rockamole 's knee.
Rockamole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dixon to the ground. Rockamole is now in Dixon's guard.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockamole is one step ahead there.
Rockamole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockamole stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Dixon has his hands on Rockamole's head, controlling the position.
Rockamole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dixon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dixon 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.
Rockamole trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockamole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockamole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Rockamole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockamole trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Rockamole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockamole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockamole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockamole won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Rockamole tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockamole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon won't allow Rockamole to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockamole controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon cracks Rockamole with a solid left hand.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockamole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockamole controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Rockamole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Rockamole is working from the bottom.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Rockamole's brow.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Rockamole keeps moving.
Rockamole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rockamole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockamole trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rockamole wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon won't allow Rockamole to sweep him here.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon trying to control but Rockamole is working from the bottom.
Rockamole working a defensive guard here.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon postures up in Rockamole's guard and throws a big left but Rockamole blocks it.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Rockamole blocks nicely.
Rockamole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockamole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rockamole connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
Dixon slips a straight right by Rockamole.
Dixon wants to counter with a clinch but Rockamole pushes him away.
Dixon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockamole throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rockamole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockamole misses with a body kick.
Dixon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rockamole.
Dixon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Rockamole sprawls well.
Rockamole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Dixon is positioning himself well to prevent Rockamole advancing to mount.
Dixon is continuing to stall.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Dixon has his hands on Rockamole's head, controlling the position.
Rockamole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon wants to stand but Rockamole is controlling the position.
Rockamole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rockamole's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rockamole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dixon is trying to keep Rockamole in close.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Rockamole tries to pass.
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 crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rockamole landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockamole distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockamole prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Rockamole with a nice head shot there.
Rockamole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockamole is working Dixon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockamole is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockamole's guard.
Dixon trying to control but Rockamole is working from the bottom.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockamole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dixon's guard.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockamole's guard.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockamole has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
Rockamole looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockamole, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dixon wants to control from the top but Rockamole keeps moving.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockamole is on top in guard.
Dixon has his hands on Rockamole's head, controlling the position.
Rockamole throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockamole throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockamole trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hantu Rockamole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dixon tries for a takedown but Rockamole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockamole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dixon sprawls and moves away.
Rockamole slips under a jab.
Rockamole misses with a head kick.
Rockamole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockamole misses with a head kick.
Rockamole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockamole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockamole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hantu Rockamole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockamole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Rockamole feints a jab promting Dixon to slip. Rockamole then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockamole as he connects with a hook.
Hantu Rockamole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick from Rockamole.
Rockamole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockamole throws a front kick that sends Dixon stumbling back into the cage.
Rockamole scores with a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockamole is one step ahead there.
Rockamole won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Rockamole lands a couple of digs.
Rockamole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockamole preventing the sweep.
Rockamole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockamole stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Dixon seems keen to control Rockamole's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockamole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockamole wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hantu Rockamole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockamole looking to pass the guard.
Rockamole content to stall in guard here.
Rockamole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockamole manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockamole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockamole is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Rockamole is working from the bottom.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockamole is retaining full guard.
Dixon landing with the ground and pound.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockamole's guard.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rockamole is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockamole avoid being mounted?
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rockamole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon is trying to control. Rockamole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon lands strikes from half guard.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockamole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockamole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockamole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Rockamole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Rockamole tries to pass.
Dixon is looking to sweep but instead, Rockamole has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hantu Rockamole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rockamole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hantu Rockamole!
After the fight, Hantu Rockamole was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nokken Bichezout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodman comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'riley. Nokken Bichezout acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nokken Bichezout!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bichezout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bichezout lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Bichezout throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Bichezout's corner calls for a 1-2. Bichezout obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bichezout throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bichezout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman defending well as Bichezout loads up on a big left hand.
Bichezout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bichezout.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bichezout throws a head punch that misses.
Bichezout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Bichezout's ribcage. Bichezout let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Bichezout controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bichezout working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman pushes Bichezout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman digs a right hand into Bichezout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bichezout's gas tank.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Bichezout avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Bichezout blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bichezout blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bichezout tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Bichezout fails to land.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bichezout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bichezout is trying to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bichezout.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bichezout backwards.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Bichezout backwards.
Bichezout misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman stalling against the cage.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Bichezout is rocked!
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bichezout is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Bichezout blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Bichezout seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Bichezout's ribcage. Bichezout let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Bichezout looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bichezout's elbow.
Bichezout has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goodman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bichezout can turn it around.
Bichezout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Bichezout misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bichezout swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Bichezout backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Bichezout is trying to force a seperation but Goodman has the dominant position.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Bichezout's ribs.
Nokken Bichezout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Bichezout wants to clinch.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bichezout can do to turn this around?
Bichezout lands a really nice looking cross but Goodman seems unphased.
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bichezout lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bichezout prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Bichezout misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bichezout's efforts to push away.
Bichezout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bichezout.
Bichezout is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodman has double underhooks.
Bichezout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Bichezout is breathing heavily.
Bichezout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bichezout backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bichezout tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Goodman.
A short right from Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bichezout blocks an uppercut.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bichezout misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bichezout lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bichezout tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Bichezout back against the cage.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman throws a big uppercut that drops Bichezout! More strikes from Goodman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bichezout lies dazed against the cage as Goodman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Saul Goodman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Capuchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta has chosen Saw Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Capuchin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Acosta.
Acosta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capuchin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Acosta catches Capuchin right on the button with a cross.
Acosta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capuchins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Acosta lands a shoulder strike.
Acosta blocks the elbow strike.
Capuchin tries to work over Acosta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Capuchin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Acosta is working for takedown but Capuchin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Acosta tries to break the clinch but Capuchin is controlling the position.
Capuchin blocking some punches.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Acosta works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capuchin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acosta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acosta throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Acosta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Capuchin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acosta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acosta cracks Capuchin with a solid left hand.
Acosta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capuchin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Acosta chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acosta throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.
Marcel Capuchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Acosta swats away the attempt to clinch by Capuchin.
We've been told by Capuchin's head coaches at LOD - Combat Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capuchin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acosta scores with a nice head shot.
Acosta throws a good cross that connects.
Capuchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Acosta throws the left hand but Capuchin avoids the punch easily.
Capuchin wants to clinch up but Acosta keeps it at a distance.
Capuchin blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Acosta.
Capuchin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acosta digs a good body shot into Capuchin's ribs.
Acosta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capuchins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin tries to clinch there but Acosta circles away.
Acosta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Acosta fails with a takedown attempt.
Capuchin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acosta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acosta tries to work over Capuchin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta digs a right hand into Capuchin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capuchin's gas tank.
Acosta tries to work over Capuchin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acosta is trying to break free.
Acosta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Capuchin is looking to improve his position.
Capuchin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Acosta.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acosta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin pulls Acosta in close to his closed guard and prevents Acosta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Capuchin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acosta on the ground.
Acosta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acosta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acosta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acosta lands a couple of elbows.
Acosta throwing strikes from guard but Capuchin blocks nicely.
Acosta postures up in Capuchin's guard and throws a big left but Capuchin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Acosta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capuchin defends well and Acosta ends up having to push Capuchin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Acosta loads up on a big right hand but Capuchin slips the punch.
Capuchin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Acosta manages to circle out of the way.
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Capuchin pushes off an throws an elbow but Acosta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Capuchin lands a damaging elbow.
Acosta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acosta swats away the attempt to clinch by Capuchin.
Acosta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Capuchin defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filipe Acosta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capuchin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Acosta has a takedown stuffed.
Acosta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acosta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Acosta tries to keep at a distance but Capuchin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capuchin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Acosta takes an elbow to the temple.
Acosta lands an uppercut.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Acosta blocks the elbow strike.
Marcel Capuchin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike.
Capuchin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Acosta tries a body shot but Capuchin blocks it.
Acosta tightens his grip and picks Capuchin up, before dumping him to the ground. Capuchin manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acosta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acosta postures up in Capuchin's guard and throws a big left but Capuchin blocks it.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acosta throwing strikes but missing.
Acosta throws a big right hand that misses.
Capuchin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filipe Acosta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capuchin is trying to keep Acosta in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Acosta.
Acosta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Acosta with a nice head shot there.
Acosta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Capuchin's head.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acosta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acosta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capuchin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Acosta scoring with some ground and pound.
Capuchin is trying to control the position but Acosta postures up.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Capuchin keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Acosta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capuchin doesn't seem bothered though.
Acosta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Acosta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capuchins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Acosta misses with an uppercut. Capuchin saw that one coming.
Acosta throws the left hand but Capuchin avoids the punch easily.
Capuchin moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcel Capuchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Decent striking displayed by Acosta there.
Acosta 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.
Acosta loads up on a big right hand but Capuchin slips the punch.
Acosta throws the left hand but Capuchin avoids the punch easily.
Capuchin moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta looks for a takedown but Capuchin sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capuchin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Capuchin ducks right into an uppercut from Acosta.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Capuchin moved out of range nicely.
Acosta lands a glancing blow to the side of Capuchin's head.
Acosta throws a jab but it's blocked by Capuchin.
Acosta misses with a straight right.
Capuchin is looking to counter the offense by Acosta and move into the clinch.
Capuchin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Acosta working aggressively here.
Capuchin throws an elbow but it misses.
Capuchin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Acosta's brow.
Capuchin pushes off an throws an elbow but Acosta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Capuchin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin prevents a body shot from Acosta.
Acosta is looking to break free of the clinch but Capuchin has double underhooks.
Capuchin blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Capuchin throws an elbow but misses.
Acosta lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Acosta's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta avoids a wild elbow strike from Capuchin.
Capuchin lands an elbow that stopped Acosta in his tracks for a moment.
Capuchin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capuchin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acosta.
Acosta avoids the elbow strike from Capuchin, against the cage.
Acosta tries a body shot but Capuchin blocks it.
Capuchin misses with an elbow over the top.
Acosta misses with a punch to the body.
Acosta is looking for a takedown.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Capuchin throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Acosta's brow.
Acosta wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcel Capuchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Acosta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capuchin backwards.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Acosta tries a body shot but Capuchin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Acosta throws a big elbow that misses.
Acosta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Capuchin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capuchin tries to get out of the position.
Capuchin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acosta.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Capuchin keeps moving.
Acosta preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acosta landing with the ground and pound.
Acosta lands a couple of elbows.
Acosta chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Acosta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Acosta misses the target.
Capuchin moves out of range of the strikes.
Capuchin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Acosta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capuchin doesn't seem phased though.
Capuchin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acosta goes for a double leg but Capuchin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capuchin continues to drive forward.
Capuchin tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capuchin but Capuchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Capuchin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capuchin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capuchin tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acosta.
Capuchin moves into the clinch successfully.
Capuchin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside.
Capuchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capuchin takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acosta cracks Capuchin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capuchin slips under a jab from Acosta.
Capuchin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Capuchin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Capuchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Capuchin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capuchin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Acosta misses with a straight left.
Capuchin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta really dominated that round.
That's time! Capuchin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Acosta lands.
Capuchin is looking to clinch.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acosta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capuchin wants to clinch up but Acosta keeps it at a distance.
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch but Acosta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta misses with an uppercut. Capuchin saw that one coming.
Capuchin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acosta to score with a decent uppercut.
Acosta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acosta lands an overhand right.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acosta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acosta! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Capuchin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capuchin tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it.
Capuchin tries to clinch up.
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta lands with an overhand left.
Acosta cracks Capuchin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Acosta.
Acosta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Capuchin momentarily.
Acosta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capuchin is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Capuchin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acosta counters with a shoot takedown. Capuchin fights it but they end up in guard.
Acosta is standing up over Capuchin. Capuchin looks to escape but Acosta dives into side control.
Acosta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acosta lands an elbow.
Acosta misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Capuchin dodges the ground and pound from Acosta.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Capuchin taking a bit of punishment here - Acosta scoring with strikes.
Acosta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Acosta working the ground and pound but Capuchin is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Acosta.
Acosta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Acosta landing a few strikes.
Capuchin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acosta trying to control the position but Capuchin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta cracks Capuchin with a big elbow.
Acosta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Acosta is working Capuchin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Acosta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Capuchin is looking to reverse the position.
Acosta working the head and body with strikes.
Acosta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Capuchin is not content to let Acosta control the position.
Capuchin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Acosta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is chipping away with strikes.
Acosta working the head and body with strikes.
Capuchin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Acosta trying to control the action but Capuchin is working from the bottom.
Acosta working the ground and pound.
Acosta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Acosta trying to control the position but Capuchin is working away.
Acosta is working Capuchin over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Acosta dominated that fourth 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. 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.
Acosta lands a nice shot that snaps Capuchin's head back.
Acosta swats away the attempt to clinch by Capuchin.
Acosta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Capuchin.
Capuchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Capuchin tries to clinch there but Acosta circles away.
Acosta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acosta feints the counter takedown.
Capuchin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capuchin tries to clinch up
and Acosta counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch but Acosta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capuchin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Capuchin wants to clinch but Acosta slips to the side
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capuchin won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuchin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acosta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Acosta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Acosta scoring with punches from side control.
Capuchin taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Acosta throws a strike aimed at the side of Capuchin's head but Capuchin avoids it well.
Acosta throws a strike aimed at the side of Capuchin's head but Capuchin avoids it well.
Acosta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Acosta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Acosta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Acosta cracks Capuchin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Acosta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Capuchin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marcel Capuchin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipe Acosta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta controlling the position from side mount.
Acosta is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Capuchin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acosta throws out the jab.
Capuchin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Acosta.
Acosta scores with a nice head shot.
Acosta circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin wants to clinch up but Acosta keeps it at a distance.
Acosta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capuchin is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Capuchin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Acosta with a jab.
Capuchin walks into a straight right hand from Acosta.
Capuchin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Capuchin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acosta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Capuchin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capuchin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipe Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capuchin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Capuchin misses with a straight right.
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acosta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin misses with a low kick.
Capuchin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acosta.
Acosta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acosta connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Acosta jabs Capuchin right on the nose. Capuchin blinks but takes it well.
Capuchin ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
Acosta lands a glancing blow to the side of Capuchin's head.
Capuchin thows a leg kick but Acosta checks it
and Acosta counters with a nice uppercut.
Acosta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Acosta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capuchin doesn't seem phased though.
Capuchin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acosta to score with a decent uppercut.
Acosta misses with a straight left.
Capuchin throws a lazy right hand but Acosta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acosta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Capuchin's head backwards.
Acosta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capuchin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filipe Acosta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Acosta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 44:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipe Acosta! Filipe Acosta retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Marcel Capuchin stepped up to the mic, saying 'He bit me when the ref wasn't looking! Look at these bite marks!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes into the arena with Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher blaring out of the sound system. Fritz Haarmann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Bender's chin.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Bender!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bender rushes Haarmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haarmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bender escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bender throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haarmann.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bender lands an overhand right.
Haarmann ducks under a wild hook from Bender.
Bender throws a combination that misses
and Haarmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Bender throws Haarmann to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bender takes a swing at Haarmann's ribcage but misses.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haarmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Bender works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender misses with an uppercut
and Haarmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Haarmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haarmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bender is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bender wants to control but Haarmann postures up.
Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bender tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haarmann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bender has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haarmann but great work by Bender.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender working away.
Haarmann is being controlled here.
Haarmann is looking to reverse the position.
Haarmann is working hard here to advance position.
Haarmann gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep. Bender is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bender is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bender must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haarmann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bender has picked Haarmann up and slammed him! Haarmann can't keep hold of the triangle and Bender manages to pass to side control!
Haarmann is looking for a sweep.
Haarmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haarmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Bender seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender is trying to control. Haarmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haarmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bender content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bender lands a glancing blow to the side of Haarmann's head.
Bender changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Bender dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haarmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
Bender looks to score with a jab to the body but Haarmann is just out of range.
Haarmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haarmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Bender is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haarmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Bender throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haarmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bender misses with a body shot.
Bender lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haarmann tries to counter with a takedown but Bender is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Haarmann.
Haarmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Haarmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blake Bender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bender misses with a wild body shot.
Haarmann attempts a counter takedown but Bender avoids it well and moves away.
Bender throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender lands with a good body shot.
Bender lands with a nice body punch.
Blake Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bender rushes Haarmann and presses him up against the cage.
Bender is pressed up against the cage. Haarmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bender down to the mat. Bender avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bender throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bender will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haarmann feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender throws a body punch but Haarmann moves out of range.
Haarmann attempts a counter takedown but Bender avoids it well and moves away.
Bender lands a nice shot to the body.
Bender lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bender throws the left hand but Haarmann avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bender there.
Bender comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bender throws a sloppy body shot
and Haarmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Haarmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haarmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blake Bender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender throws a looping overhand right but Haarmann ducks down to avoid it.
Haarmann attempts a counter takedown but Bender avoids it well and moves away.
Haarmann moves out of range as Bender strikes.
Haarmann tries to counter with a takedown but Bender is quick to defend against it.
Bender waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarmann.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haarmann moves away.
Haarmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bender misses with a hook. Haarmann ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bender swings for the body but Haarmann moves out of range.
Haarmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Haarmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Haarmann tries to avoid it.
Bender lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haarmann at a distance.
Bender instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bender.
Haarmann is trying to drag Bender to the mat but Bender just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bender lands a hook that snaps the head of Haarmann backwards.
Bender working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bender lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Bender 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! This is the final round!
Bender swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haarmann tries to counter with a takedown but Bender is quick to defend against it.
Bender misses with a straight left.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haarmann moves away.
Haarmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
Bender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bender with a hook.
Haarmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bender.
Bender misses with a right hand
and Haarmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bender wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bender dives on top into guard.
Haarmann is looking for a triangle here but Bender uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haarmann is looking to regain half guard here but Bender keeps moving and retains side control.
Bender content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haarmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haarmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bender pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position.
Haarmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bender pulls his head out easily.
Blake Bender is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haarmann is trying to control but can't.
Haarmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bender is thwarting Haarmann's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haarmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Bender.
Bender missing with a left hand there. Haarmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haarmann feinted with a counter takedown.
Bender bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bender takes a swing at Haarmann's ribcage but misses.
Haarmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender throws a right hand that misses
and Haarmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bender won't be happy with that.
Haarmann working away.
Fritz Haarmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Bender comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bender 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Bender!
The defeated Fritz Haarmann had this to say: 'Zum Teufel!'.
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