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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland comes into the arena with DJ Vadim - The Terrorist blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Great elbows
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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
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Van Kirkland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rua is looking to chop away at Van Kirkland's legs.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Kirkland feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Van Kirkland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Van Kirkland ducks down to avoid it.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Kirkland 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.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Rua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rua slips under a jab from Van Kirkland.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Rua throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Kirkland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rua throws a low kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland lands with a hook. Rua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Rua.
Van Kirkland scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Kirkland scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook
and Rua counters with an inside 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!
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua throws a low kick but Van Kirkland avoids it.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Van Kirkland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping right.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Kirkland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua tries to clinch up but Van Kirkland circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Kirkland misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Van Kirkland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Rua misses with a low kick as Van Kirkland jumps back.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland ducks right into an uppercut from Rua.
A left lands for Van Kirkland.
Rua slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rua jabs Van Kirkland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rua.
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Rua checks it.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Van Kirkland connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Van Kirkland.
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Van Kirkland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rua just manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Van Kirkland's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Kirkland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Kirkland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Rua tries a low kick but Van Kirkland avoids it.
Van Kirkland throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Rua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Kirkland.
A solid body kick from Van Kirkland.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Kirkland counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua moves away from the strike by Van Kirkland.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Rua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Rua misses with a hook to the body
and Van Kirkland makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick aimed at Rua's knee but Rua avoids it well.
Rua tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Kirkland is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Kirkland has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Kirkland tries to land a front kick but Rua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Van Kirkland lands an overhand right.
A jab from Rua misses.
Van Kirkland avoids the head kick by Rua.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Rua jabs Van Kirkland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua keeps Van Kirkland at a distance using the push kick.
Rua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a two punch combo.
Rua throws a low kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Kirkland takes a step back to recover.
Van Kirkland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Rua slams his shin into Van Kirkland's torso.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua slips under a jab.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Van Kirkland.
Rua looks to throw the jab but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Van Kirkland looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming.
Rua slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A clash of legs there as Van Kirkland blocks the low kick.
It looked like Van Kirkland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Van Kirkland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Kirkland misses its target.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Van Kirkland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Van Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua moves away from the strike by Van Kirkland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rua blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Despite the aggression on Rua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Van Kirkland off balance momentarily.
Rua blocks a jab.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it well.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Van Kirkland.
Rua tries to clinch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Good work by Van Kirkland as he checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rua avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Van Kirkland lands the left hand.
Van Kirkland clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Rua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Van Kirkland backing away here, and Rua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rua wants to slow Van Kirkland down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Kirkland steps away.
Rua swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland saw it coming and moves away.
Rua slips under a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands the left hand.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it well.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and Rua counters with a three punch combo that has Van Kirkland backing up. Van Kirkland nods at Rua to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Van Kirkland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Rua cracks the inside of Van Kirkland's front leg.
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!
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gabriel Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua motions for Van Kirkland to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland lands a jab-cross combination.
Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice strike.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Kirkland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rua - the referee stops the clock and Van Kirkland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rua. Van Kirkland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Kirkland - the referee stops the clock and Rua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Kirkland. Rua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Kirkland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Kirkland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rua - the referee stops the clock and Van Kirkland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rua. Van Kirkland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Rua is predictable there
and Van Kirkland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Van Kirkland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Kirkland lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Van Kirkland's leg but Van Kirkland calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Kirkland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Van Kirkland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Kirkland. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Van Kirkland blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Kirkland.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rua.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Kirkland tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Kirkland 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Van Kirkland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gabriel Rua spoke after the fight, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody's entrance music is my name is mud. A fine choice. Dunne has chosen Titantron as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bob Brody has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernard Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brody on his heels. He'll look to pass Brody's guard now, I'm sure.
Brody trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brody continues to stall.
Brody has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunne preventing the sweep.
Brody controlling the position.
Dunne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brody's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunne won't allow Brody to sweep him here.
Brody is working hard here to advance position.
Brody lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody stands up over Dunne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brody content to stall in guard here.
Dunne wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Brody slips nicely into half guard.
Dunne is looking for a sweep. Brody is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brody wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunne is not content to let Brody control the position.
Brody works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dunne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dunne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brody. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody looking to control but Dunne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brody working Dunne over with strikes here.
Dunne really wants to buck Brody off and get back to his feet.
Dunne wants to hold on but Brody pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brody is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dunne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dunne shrugs it off.
Dunne tries to hold on but Brody postures up.
Brody landing punches.
Dunne is looking to improve his position but Brody isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brody controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne wants to control but Brody is having none of it.
Brody lands a big elbow.
Dunne is bucking up trying to escape but Brody cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dunne wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brody is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dunne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brody looking to secure an arm triangle but Dunne defends it well.
Brody is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dunne is surviving well by controlling Brody's body position as best he can.
Dunne tries to lock up and control but Brody gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brody haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brody wants to finish this one by submission but Dunne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brody.
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!
Brody is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Brody!
A less than humble Bob Brody misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burningrom has managed to clinch.
Burningrom tries to break the clinch but Bacon is controlling the position.
Bacon pulls Burningrom into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bacon tries to strike from the bottom.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Bacon looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacon, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacon is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burningrom with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Max Bacon has been cut.
Burningrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacon trying to keep a closed guard but Burningrom is proving a slippery customer.
Burningrom gets to his feet. Bacon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacon gets the takedown into side control.
Burningrom throws Bacon to one side and escapes!
Bacon is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacon with a poor takedown
and Burningrom counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Bacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burningrom has Bacon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bacon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bacon looking for a takedown.
Burningrom manages to pull guard.
Burningrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bacon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Burningrom is tightening it up a little... Bacon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bacon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bacon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Burningrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nero Burningrom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Manlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agent Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Manlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agent Orange!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange lands a lovely overhand right.
Manlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orange, right into the meat.
Orange lands a really nice looking cross but Manlet seems unphased.
Orange lands a glancing blow to the side of Manlet's head.
Orange fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manlet.
Orange works the jab nicely.
Orange cracks Manlet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orange has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manlet on the side of the head.
Orange with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orange 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.
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orange sprawls and moves away.
Orange scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Orange.
Agent Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manlet on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manlet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Orange lands but Manlet takes it in his stride.
Orange lands a big head kick that sends Manlet tumbling to the mat! Orange takes a step backwards and waves Manlet back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Manlet is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orange lands a body shot.
Oh Manlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orange is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manlet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crunch! Orange slams his shin into Manlet's torso.
Orange sends Manlet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orange is motioning to the referee to let Manlet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Agent Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orange connects with a solid leg kick.
Orange drops Manlet with a naaaaasty hook - Manlet is in real trouble here! Orange dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agent Orange!
Our winner, Agent Orange, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Miami Vice Theme Song. McFadden has chosen Sevendust - Enemy as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 lbs
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198 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David McFadden!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with McFadden, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes McFadden against the cage but McFadden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McFadden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
McFadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFadden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McFadden can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but McFadden has double underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to pull guard but McFadden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson seems keen to control McFadden's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson pulls McFadden in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McFadden's half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McFadden is defending well.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McFadden for as long as he can get away with.
McFadden looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFadden cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson cracks McFadden with a good jab.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David McFadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks McFadden with an uppercut!
Johnson lands a nice hook to McFadden's body. McFadden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson cracks McFadden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McFadden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McFadden defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McFadden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a leg kick but McFadden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McFadden slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson thuds a left hand into McFadden's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson throws the left hand but McFadden avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFadden tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
McFadden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
McFadden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McFadden avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and McFadden counters with an outside leg kick.
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFadden moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Don Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook. McFadden ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a takedown into McFadden's guard.
McFadden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
McFadden closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a combination but McFadden avoids it well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson stops McFadden from standing up.
McFadden being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McFadden being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow McFadden to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
McFadden punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a jab when McFadden was well out of range.
McFadden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McFadden tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFadden can do to turn this around?
McFadden slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
McFadden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a head kick but McFadden moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McFadden - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. McFadden shrugs it off though.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McFadden clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
McFadden tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing McFadden back against the cage.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McFadden to keep the fight standing.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
McFadden tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but McFadden stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but McFadden holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McFadden walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McFadden moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson tries to clinch but McFadden is having none of it.
McFadden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
McFadden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson jabs McFadden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McFadden throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
McFadden is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McFadden counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David McFadden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McFadden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
McFadden throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
McFadden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFadden wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFadden is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFadden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFadden has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
McFadden wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McFadden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
McFadden wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson scores with a takedown into McFadden's guard.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFadden is keeping the position for now.
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.
Johnson trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson stays in close to McFadden's body and controls the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFadden is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFadden cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - McFadden had a free shot at his head there.
Don Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
McFadden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFadden ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFadden has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McFadden defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Johnson!
Don Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, David McFadden stepped up to the mic, saying 'Guid gear comes in sma’ bulk! I´ll train harder and come back '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Neon Skies. This should be fireworks!
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Moreno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Moreno slips under a jab from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Sheehan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moreno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moreno darts in and clinches Sheehan Jr up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheehan Jr's efforts to push away.
Sheehan Jr tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
Moreno prevents Sheehan Jr from breaking the clinch.
Moreno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheehan Jr's efforts to push away.
Sheehan Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Moreno has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sheehan Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeps control of Sheehan Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheehan Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Sheehan Jr is blocking nicely.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno forces Sheehan Jr back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Sheehan Jr blocks with his arms.
Sheehan Jr avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sheehan Jr can't break the clinch.
Moreno prevents Sheehan Jr from breaking the clinch.
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Moreno won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan Jr is defending well for now.
Sheehan Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheehan Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Moreno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr moves away
and Sheehan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheehan Jr tries to bum rush Moreno with a series of wild strikes but Moreno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moreno moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreno just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheehan Jr's brow.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Moreno misses.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehan Jr misses with a looping left.
Sheehan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreno clinches up with Sheehan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sheehan Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr thuds his right hand into Moreno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moreno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sheehan Jr misses with a right hand
and Moreno counters with a left to the body.
Sheehan Jr cracks Moreno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Paulo Moreno 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.
Sheehan Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moreno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheehan Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno walks into a straight right hand from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreno throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulo Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr is having none of it.
Moreno tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sheehan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheehan Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moreno darts in and clinches Sheehan Jr up against the cage.
Sheehan Jr tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan Jr is defending well for now.
Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch but Moreno keeps him there for the moment.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno has Sheehan Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Sheehan Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheehan Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Sheehan Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheehan Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sheehan Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheehan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Paulo Moreno has been cut.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr misses the body punch
and Moreno counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno misses with a wild body shot.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Sheehan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination that misses
and Moreno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Moreno clinches up with Sheehan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheehan Jr throws a shot from downtown. Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Moreno is looking for a counter combo.
Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheehan Jr throws out the jab.
As Sheehan Jr backs away, Moreno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno slips a jab from Sheehan Jr.
It looked like Moreno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sheehan Jr punishes Moreno's body with a nice straight punch.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehan Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moreno's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lunges at Sheehan Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheehan Jr's hand.
Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheehan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreno is just out of range.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheehan Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moreno swings for the body but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Sheehan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sheehan Jr gets tackled into the cage by Moreno. Moreno maintains the clinch.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno prevents Sheehan Jr from breaking the clinch.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan Jr is defending well for now.
Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Moreno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Moreno'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.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheehan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheehan Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheehan Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehan Jr can do to turn this around?
Sheehan Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Sheehan Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Sheehan Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheehan Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheehan Jr avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Moreno won't allow it.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses with a double jab.
Moreno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sheehan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Some wild striking there from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreno tries to bum rush Sheehan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sheehan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheehan Jr.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Moreno throws an off balance right hand
letting Sheehan Jr counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Moreno misses.
Moreno clinches.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheehan Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheehan Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paulo Moreno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheehan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan Jr is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Sheehan Jr is blocking nicely.
Sheehan Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sheehan Jr avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
Sheehan Jr can't break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheehan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreno.
Sheehan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moreno back to the cage. Sheehan Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Moreno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheehan Jr. Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheehan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreno is looking to wear down Sheehan Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moreno moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.
Sheehan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moreno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Moreno moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreno counters by clinching up.
Sheehan Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Sheehan Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr is avoiding it.
Moreno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sheehan Jr throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Moreno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheehan Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Moreno counters with a left and a right that stings Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moreno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moreno throws a hook but Sheehan Jr blocks it.
Moreno blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheehan Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moreno avoids the body shot from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
Moreno is looking to counter the offense by Sheehan Jr and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Sheehan Jr.
Moreno tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheehan Jr misses with a combination
and Moreno counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Sheehan Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Sheehan Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moreno keeps control of Sheehan Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Moreno's shoulder, as Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Sheehan Jr swings for the body but Moreno moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of Moreno's head but Moreno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moreno moves into the clinch successfully.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheehan Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Sheehan Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Moreno throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreno wants to clinch.
Moreno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Justus Sheehan Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreno moves out of range as Sheehan Jr strikes.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreno wants to clinch.
Sheehan Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moreno tries to clinch there but Sheehan Jr circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Sheehan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moreno attempts a counter takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Sheehan Jr misses
and Moreno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Moreno blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehan Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheehan Jr scores with a body shot.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheehan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheehan Jr misses the target.
Moreno moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.
Sheehan Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moreno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moreno misses with the combination.
Moreno moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.
Sheehan Jr throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr scores with a head kick. Moreno tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheehan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreno is looking to counter the offense by Sheehan Jr and move into the clinch.
Moreno tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr misses with a double jab.
Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Moreno moves out of range easily.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that Moreno avoids nicely.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan Jr is defending well for now.
Sheehan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheehan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulo Moreno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Moreno moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr scores with a head kick.
Sheehan Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Moreno has managed to clinch.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheehan Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehan Jr wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Sheehan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Moreno moves out of range.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreno is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justus Sheehan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moreno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Moreno!
Paulo Moreno retains his bantamweight title!
Paulo Moreno took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sa lahat ng ayaw sakin mga putang ina niyo.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of Serenity. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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217 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Reynolds keeps moving and retains side control.
Reynolds throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reynolds prevents Banner from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds postures up in Banner's guard and throws a big left but Banner blocks it.
Banner has control of Reynolds's left arm, preventing Reynolds from doing any damage.
Banner wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds passes into half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Reynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner trying to hold on to Reynolds's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
That's two 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.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner is controlling Reynolds's trapped leg to prevent Reynolds from advancing to side control.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Reynolds content to control rather than advance.
Banner wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is fighting to break Banner's control of his arms but Banner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banner throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds lands with a cross.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reynolds presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner's head.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Banner cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banner sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banner pushes Reynolds off and scrambles back to his feet.
Banner leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banner duly obliges.
It looks like Malcolm Reynolds has been cut.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
Reynolds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.
Reynolds wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banner is now in half guard.
Banner is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Banner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Banner 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.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Jerome Le Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds passes into half guard.
Reynolds prevents Banner from standing back up.
Reynolds seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Banner has recovered full guard.
Banner trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Reynolds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banner misses with a looping right.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Reynolds as he connects with a hook.
Reynolds walks into a stiff left hand from Banner.
Reynolds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Reynolds ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Reynolds tumbling to the canvas!
Reynolds is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Reynolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Reynolds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reynolds.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Banner! Reynolds is hurt baaadly! Banner is firing away with more strikes - Reynolds is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jerome Le Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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