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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borg Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloud comes into the arena with Work blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borg Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula lunges at Cloud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cloud's hand.
Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Cloud's head coaches at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kula throws a jab when Cloud was well out of range.
Kula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kula rushes Cloud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Kula avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Kula is leaning against Cloud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kula misses with some punches.
Kula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cloud misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kula.
Kula is leaning against Cloud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula avoiding damage as Cloud throws knees to the body.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Cloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kula blocks a body shot from Cloud.
Kula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kula lands a right hand.
Kula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Kula blocks a body shot from Cloud.
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 left hand lands to the body for Kula.
A short uppercut from Kula.
Kula struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula tries to throw a body punch but Cloud avoids it by throwing Kula back against the cage.
Cloud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kula is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kula blocking some punches.
Kula can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Kula lands with a right to the head.
Kula has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cloud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kula can turn it around.
Kula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kula being controlled against the cage.
Kula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kula lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Kula.
Kula lands a hook that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Cloud is trying to stall.
Kula lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud is trying to stall.
Kula lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cloud to his knees! Kula keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kula!
A victorious Kalle Kula thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devas Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devas Tator!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeVass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tator throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeVass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tator gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LeVass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeVass throws a big right hand that misses.
Tator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeVass won't allow Tator to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator has his hands on LeVass's head, controlling the position.
LeVass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeVass is fighting to break Tator's control of his arms but Tator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tator looking to control.
Tator wants to control but LeVass passes easily into half guard.
LeVass is keen to just control but Tator is a slippery customer.
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.
LeVass prevents Tator from improving his position.
LeVass working Tator over with strikes.
Tator wants to control but LeVass is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LeVass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeVass throwing strikes from guard but Tator blocks nicely.
LeVass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeVass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeVass landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tator is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tator stands up over LeVass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as LeVass holds on and takes a little breather.
Tator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tator stopping the sweep attempt from LeVass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tator working his ground and pound in the gym.
LeVass trying to control the position.
LeVass keeping moving, preventing Tator from controlling successfully.
Tator won't allow LeVass to sweep him here.
Tator is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LeVass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeVass has Tator pulled in close to control his posture.
Tator trying to control the position from guard on top but LeVass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tator drops back looking for a leg! LeVass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeVass manages to kick Tator off! Tator jumps back into LeVass's guard.
Tator postures up and lands a big shot to LeVass's brow.
Tator is looking to work some ground and pound but LeVass has wrist control.
LeVass 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.
Tator trying to control the position from guard on top but LeVass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tator is fighting to break LeVass's control of his arms but LeVass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeVass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LeVass avoids the body shot from Tator.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
Tator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeVass lands with a straight right. Tator didn't see that one coming.
Tator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tator throws a low kick but LeVass moves out of range easily.
LeVass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Devas Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator throws a chopping leg kick but LeVass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tator misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tator digs a good hook to LeVass's body.
LeVass shoots in and bounces Tator off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
LeVass chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeVass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tator 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.
LeVass with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeVass working some strikes from top position.
Tator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeVass trying to control but Tator is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeVass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeVass stopping the sweep attempt from Tator.
LeVass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tator is pulling down on LeVass's head to control his posture.
LeVass is working Tator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LeVass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tator trying to control the position.
LeVass looking to pass the guard.
LeVass postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LeVass throwing strikes but missing.
LeVass postures up and lands a big shot to Tator's brow.
LeVass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tator wants to sweep here but LeVass controlling him for the moment.
LeVass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeVass cracks Tator with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeVass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tator can do to turn this around?
LeVass stopping the sweep attempt from Tator.
LeVass postures up in Tator's guard and throws a big left but Tator blocks it.
Tator pulls LeVass in close to his closed guard and prevents LeVass from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Tator has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tator cracks a nice hook into LeVass's ribs.
Tator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeVass, as that shot connected.
Tator throws the kick towards the body but LeVass avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeVass.
Tator wants to counter with a clinch but LeVass pushes him away.
Tator throws a front kick aimed at LeVass's knee but LeVass avoids it well.
LeVass feinted with a counter takedown.
LeVass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tator quickly recovers to half guard.
Tator is trying to maintain the position but LeVass is very close to passing his half guard.
Tator moves into full guard.
Tator controlling the position.
LeVass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tator's head.
Tator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Tator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
LeVass wants to pass the guard but Tator is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeVass takes a swing at Tator's ribcage but misses.
Tator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tator avoids the body shot from LeVass.
Tator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.
Tator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeVass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeVass feinted with a counter takedown.
Tator misses with a low kick as LeVass jumps back.
LeVass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tator throws a push kick but LeVass slaps the foot to one side.
Tator connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tator tries to clinch but LeVass moves out of range.
Tator takes one to the chin there.
Tator throws out a powerful jab.
Tator clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tator presses LeVass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeVass stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tator blocks an uppercut.
Tator lands a nice shot to the body.
LeVass tries to stall but Tator uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator presses LeVass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LeVass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tator to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tator has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LeVass is trying to keep an underhook but Tator manages to get the takedown into half guard.
LeVass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tator is working away from the top position though.
LeVass taking some punishment here, with Tator in his half guard.
LeVass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tator is working away from the top position though.
Tator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Devas Tator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tator looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tator lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Tator is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
LeVass trying to hold on to Tator's head to control him but Tator postures up.
LeVass wants to get back to full guard but Tator has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeVass dodges the ground and pound from Tator.
LeVass tries to buck Tator off but Tator is having none of it.
LeVass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tator's best efforts.
Ka'Ra LeVass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeVass trying to control but Tator postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass is trying to get back to full guard.
Tator working LeVass over with strikes.
Tator is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tator connects with a nice short shot to LeVass's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tator prevents LeVass from improving his position.
Tator scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tator is trying to work for a kimura but LeVass is defending well.
Ground and pound from Tator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tator is thwarting LeVass's attempts to control the position.
LeVass manages to get to full guard.
Tator won't allow LeVass to sweep him here.
LeVass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tator preventing the sweep.
Tator wants to control from the top but LeVass keeps moving.
Tator keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeVass's head.
Tator postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LeVass keeping moving, preventing Tator from controlling successfully.
Tator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LeVass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devas Tator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LeVass 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka'Ra LeVass!
Ka'Ra LeVass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep. 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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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatlumahi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tatlumahi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatlumahi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayfield with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Kilafwa Tatlumahi has been cut.
Mayfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatlumahi frees his head quite easily.
Mayfield 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.
Tatlumahi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatlumahi is controlling Mayfield's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatlumahi's head.
Mayfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Tatlumahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatlumahi.
Mayfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayfield stopping the sweep attempt from Tatlumahi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatlumahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatlumahi has wrist control.
Mayfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tatlumahi 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.
Mayfield looking to pass the guard.
Mayfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tatlumahi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tatlumahi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tatlumahi!
Tatlumahi tries to stand but Mayfield is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield tries to bench press Tatlumahi off him but Tatlumahi keeps the position.
Mayfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mayfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatlumahi sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tatlumahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatlumahi.
We've been hearing that Mayfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mayfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatlumahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatlumahi is pulling down on Mayfield's head. It's preventing any offense from Mayfield, at least for the moment.
Mayfield passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Mayfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatlumahi defends it nicely.
Mayfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatlumahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatlumahi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayfield avoids the head kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayfield.
Mayfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Tatlumahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayfield tries to move to mount but Tatlumahi blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatlumahi prevents Mayfield from moving into mount.
Mayfield advances nicely into full mount.
Mayfield lands a big elbow.
Mayfield manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tatlumahi to take his back!
Tatlumahi covering up well under a series of strikes from Mayfield.
Tatlumahi covers up after that shot from Mayfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Tatlumahi is controlling his hands well.
Tatlumahi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tatlumahi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield looking to break Tatlumahi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tatlumahi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mayfield missing with punches from the back.
Tatlumahi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatlumahi can do to turn this around?
Tatlumahi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayfield punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tatlumahi is looking for a way out.
Tatlumahi is trying to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Mayfield manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mayfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tatlumahi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tatlumahi for a finish.
Tatlumahi fending off the submission attempt from Mayfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tatlumahi to escape the position.
Tatlumahi trying to control the action but Mayfield just sinks the hooks in.
Mayfield tightening his grip on Tatlumahi, looking for the choke.
Curtis Mayfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Mayfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kilafwa Tatlumahi'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. This is the final round!
Tatlumahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatlumahi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatlumahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatlumahi is fending him off so far but Mayfield persists. Nope, Tatlumahi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatlumahi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tatlumahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayfield.
Tatlumahi gets caught flat footed, as Mayfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tatlumahi looking to control.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Tatlumahi keeps moving.
Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Tatlumahi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatlumahi manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Tatlumahi's guard.
Mayfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatlumahi is retaining full guard.
Mayfield preventing the sweep.
Tatlumahi controls Mayfield momentarily but Mayfield frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Tatlumahi keeps moving.
Tatlumahi wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatlumahi has wrist control.
Tatlumahi has control of Mayfield's left arm, preventing Mayfield from doing any damage.
Mayfield wants to pass the guard but Tatlumahi is keeping the position.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tatlumahi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi misses with the combination.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that misses.
Mayfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mayfield blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Mayfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatlumahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayfield somewhat.
Tatlumahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis Mayfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatlumahi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi shows good takedown defense.
Tatlumahi throws out a leg kick but Mayfield moves out of range and Tatlumahi only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Tatlumahi. No joy for Mayfield on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tatlumahi. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatlumahi, which made it look bad.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mayfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatlumahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayfield pushes down on Tatlumahi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Curtis Mayfield.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Mayfield!
Curtis Mayfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tattum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen GSP - Not Impressed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palmer cracks Tattum with an open hand slap.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses
so Palmer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tattum can't keep his opponent in guard - Palmer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Palmer works his way into side control.
Palmer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tattum is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Palmer yanks on the arm and Tattum is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Palmer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Palmer!
Santiago Palmer took some time post fight to say the following; 'The losing streak is over! Fuck yeah! Thanks Boston for the fight again. You are always my good opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Oró Sé do Bheath Abhaile . O Neill has chosen Survival as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bosco O Neill!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns lands a head kick. O Neill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
O Neill moves out of range of the strikes.
O Neill cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neill.
O Neill moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Neill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neill connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns with a hook.
O Neill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
O Neill throws a good cross that connects.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 big right from Burns misses.
O Neill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Burns.
A telegraphed right hand from O Neill misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. O Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws out a loose jab but O Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neill looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
O Neill's corner calls for a 1-2. O Neill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns scores with a head kick. O Neill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O Neill misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
O Neill misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by O Neill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Burns.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosco O Neill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neill looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
O Neill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. O Neill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. O Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Neill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Neill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Neill there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Neill throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Neill with a hook.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Neill throws a big shot that misses.
O Neill 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.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. O Neill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neill misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from O Neill.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill slips a straight right by Burns.
Nice uppercut there from O Neill.
A big right from Burns misses.
O Neill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns scores with a push kick.
O Neill loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from O Neill misses the target.
O Neill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns misses with a straight left.
O Neill works the jab nicely.
Burns is rocked!
Crack! O Neill connects with the perfect overhand right and Burns falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for O Neill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco O Neill!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bosco O Neill made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anon Ymous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camacho Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Astro Zombies by The Misfits. Benedict Camacho Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anon Ymous's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anon Ymous!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ymous. Ymous gets slowly back to his feet.
Camacho Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Ymous is quick to defend against it.
Ymous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camacho Jr sprawls well. Camacho Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ymous gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ymous looks to move away, Camacho Jr throws a big counter combo but Ymous just gets out of the way.
Camacho Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ymous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ymous has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ymous is refusing to be controlled, as Camacho Jr sits in half guard.
Ymous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camacho Jr tries to pass to full mount but Ymous defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ymous trying to control but Camacho Jr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho Jr tries to pass to full mount but Ymous defends it.
Ymous works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ymous working for a triangle but Camacho Jr defends it easily.
Ymous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camacho Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camacho Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camacho Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ymous is keeping the position for now.
Ymous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr advances to half guard.
Camacho Jr trying to control the action but Ymous is working from the bottom.
Ymous is trying to maintain the position but Camacho Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Camacho Jr is keen to just control but Ymous is a slippery customer.
Ymous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho Jr is looking to advance position but Ymous won't allow it.
Camacho Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Ymous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr prevents Ymous from improving his position.
Ymous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camacho Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camacho Jr's back!
Camacho Jr turns into Ymous and is now in his guard.
Ymous is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Camacho Jr has his hands clasped together but Ymous extends and breaks Camacho Jr's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ymous.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anon Ymous!
After the fight, Anon Ymous 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arse Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Borowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
0 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arse Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Borowitz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowitz forces Face back against the cage and clinches.
Face takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Arse Face has been cut.
Borowitz lands a damaging elbow.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow.
Face is trying to force a seperation but Borowitz has the dominant position.
Borowitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Face's defenses.
Arse Face's cut is getting worse.
Borowitz lands an elbow inside.
Borowitz drops Face with a big knee straight up the middle! Face is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Face is rocked!
We've been informed that Borowitz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Face is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Borowitz.
Borowitz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Borowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Borowitz drops Face with a big knee straight up the middle! Face is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borowitz moves into the clinch.
Borowitz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Face seems to have got his legs back now.
Borowitz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Borowitz lands a nice knee to the body.
Borowitz lands an elbow inside that Face shrugs off.
Arse Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borowitz lands a vicious elbow to the side of Face's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Borowitz tries to finish him with strikes but Face still seems able to defend himself so Borowitz steps back and lets Face get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowitz clinches with his opponent.
Borowitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Arse Face's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arse Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Borowitz!
In his post fight interview, Tyler Borowitz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson has chosen The Animal as his entrance music. Sean Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matthews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well.
Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson prevents Matthews from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
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.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Ragnarsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matthews is controlling an arm, preventing Ragnarsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ragnarsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ragnarsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews wants to hold on but Ragnarsson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnarsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ragnarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews is looking to improve his position but Ragnarsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ragnarsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews is looking to improve his position but Ragnarsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
As Ragnarsson looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Ragnarsson just gets out of the way.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Ragnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson moves nicely into side control.
Ragnarsson in the domination position with Matthews hanging on.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews wants to control but Ragnarsson 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.
Ragnarsson controls the position from side control.
Matthews is trying to control Ragnarsson's posture but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson is working to tighten his grip on Matthews's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Matthews has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ragnarsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Matthews passes out! Ragnarsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
After the big win, Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (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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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubdtfire throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hound to counter with a crisp jab.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick which misses Hound's front leg but catches the back leg as Hound tries to avoid it.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doubdtfire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
The Hound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Hound down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hound. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hound with a nice cross.
Hound lands with a cross.
Hound looks to throw the jab but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Hound takes one to the chin there.
Hound misses with a looping left.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Hound is having none of it.
Hound wants to clinch up but Doubdtfire keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that misses.
Hound just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hound closes the distance but Doubdtfire moves to the side
letting Doubdtfire counter with a right hand.
Doubdtfire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hound.
Nice body kick there by Doubdtfire.
Hound shoots in looking for a takedown. Doubdtfire tries to sprawl out of it but Hound keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doubdtfire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hound has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hound closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hound lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doubdtfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doubdtfire looking to control.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound trying to control the position from guard on top but Doubdtfire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hound stopping the sweep attempt from Doubdtfire.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
Doubdtfire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doubdtfire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hound cracks Doubdtfire with a solid left hand.
Doubdtfire has Hound pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound trying to control but Doubdtfire is working from the bottom.
Doubdtfire has his foot on Hound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hound works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hound working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hound throws an elbow that misses. Doubdtfire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hound's guard. Nice move by Doubdtfire!
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doubdtfire wants to control from the top but Hound keeps moving.
Hound manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doubdtfire manages to get himself to full guard.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position but Hound postures up.
Hound got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doubdtfire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hound has managed to get both his arms back between Doubdtfire's legs - danger averted.
Doubdtfire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hound lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doubdtfire is keeping the position for now.
Hound with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hound wants to pass the guard but Doubdtfire is keeping the position.
Hound wants to control from the top but Doubdtfire keeps moving.
Doubdtfire has his hands on Hound's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Doubdtfire'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.
Doubdtfire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doubdtfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hound dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hound blocks the body kick.
Doubdtfire defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hound.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Hound misses with a looping right.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire throws a solid leg kick but Hound takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doubdtfire.
Hound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Doubdtfire lands a slapping body shot.
Hound throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hound tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doubdtfire in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Hound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hound throws out a counter right but Doubdtfire avoids it with no problem.
Hound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hound swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doubdtfire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hound takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doubdtfire fakes the leg kick and cracks Hound in the body.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doubdtfire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hound is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Hound looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doubdtfire connects with a looping right hand.
Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Hound listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hound moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Hound moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hound tries to clinch but Doubdtfire is having none of it.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doubdtfire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hound is out of range.
Doubdtfire dodges the punch combination from Hound.
Hound lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Doubdtfire. No joy for Hound on that attempt.
Hound tries to move into range but Doubdtfire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Hound as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hound on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Hound.
A big left from Hound misses.
Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound with a poor takedown
and Doubdtfire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Hound's ribcage but misses.
Hound misses with a hook
and Doubdtfire counters with a stiff right hand.
Hound throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hound lands with a shot to the body.
Hound shoots in but Doubdtfire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Hound fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doubdtfire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hound.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Hound misses.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Crunch! Doubdtfire slams his shin into Hound's torso.
Doubdtfire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to sprawl but Hound drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hound throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doubdtfire keeping control of the position.
Doubdtfire is not content to let Hound control the position.
Doubdtfire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Doubdtfire wants to control but Hound is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hound wants to control but Doubdtfire is keeping him busy.
Hound not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doubdtfire is looking to improve his position.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doubdtfire to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hound throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubdtfire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hound misses the shot to the body.
Doubdtfire delivers a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Hound is having none of it.
Doubdtfire gets caught napping as Hound dives in and scores a takedown. Doubdtfire manages to retain guard.
Doubdtfire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hound defends well.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound is looking to work some ground and pound but Doubdtfire has wrist control.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doubdtfire is controlling Hound's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hound.
Doubdtfire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound landing some decent shots from guard.
Doubdtfire pulls Hound in close to prevent any damage.
Hound lands a couple of digs.
Doubdtfire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doubdtfire controlling the position.
Doubdtfire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doubdtfire seems keen to control Hound's posture.
Doubdtfire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hound controls the pace.
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.
Hound is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doubdtfire is adopting a defensive guard.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doubdtfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doubdtfire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire missing with knees to the body.
Doubdtfire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hound wants to take the fight to the mat but Doubdtfire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doubdtfire lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound is trying to pull guard but Doubdtfire has him pressed against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hound jumps guard but Doubdtfire stands there with Hound around his waist. Hound gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire pushes off an throws an elbow but Hound leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
Doubdtfire scores with a shoulder strike.
Hound misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hound has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
A short left from Doubdtfire.
Hound is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doubdtfire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hound is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Hound blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doubdtfire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Hound changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doubdtfire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Hound's head but Hound sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hound finds it's way through Doubdtfire's defenses.
Doubdtfire gets caught flat footed, as Hound shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hound scoring with some ground and pound.
Hound working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hound throwing strikes but missing.
Hound working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doubdtfire 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tillman (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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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tillman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tillman is looking to slow Junior down with leg kicks.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tillman keeps the fight on the outside.
Tillman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tillman misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Tillman instigates a clinch.
Tillman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Junior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Junior is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Tillman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Junior.
Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tillman.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tillman is defending well for now.
Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Tillman blocks with his arms.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman digs a right hand underneath Junior's ribcage. Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Tillman avoids the damage to the body.
Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tillman avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Tillman.
Tillman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tillman misses with a body punch.
Tillman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tillman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Junior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Junior as the two fighters clinch.
Junior stalling.
Tillman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tillman misses with some punches.
Junior blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land.
A short right from Tillman on the inside.
Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tillman.
Tillman blocks an uppercut.
Tillman tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior lands a damaging elbow.
Tillman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tillman up against the cage.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tillman is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior scores with a shoulder strike.
Junior lands a damaging elbow.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tillman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tillman's elbow.
Junior is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Junior on the inside.
Tillman misses with a body punch.
Junior scores with a shoulder strike.
Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Junior lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Junior.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tillman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Junior to the mat. Junior regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Junior pushes Tillman off and gets back to his feet.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Tillman counters with a nice uppercut.
Tillman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tillman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Neymar Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Tillman counters with a takedown into side control.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Tillman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Neymar Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Tillman pushes him off.
Junior blocks a leg kick.
Tillman lands with a hook. Junior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tillman staying out of range there.
Tillman tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Neymar Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tillman. That snapped Junior's head back.
Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
Tillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior is looking to counter punch.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tillman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior takes a swing at Tillman's ribcage but misses.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Tillman connects with a looping right hand.
Junior scores with a jab to the head.
Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Tillman closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land.
Junior lands an elbow just above Tillman 's eye.
Tillman is trying to maintain a safe position but Junior gets an underhook and turns Tillman into the cage.
Junior misses with a body punch.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Tillman.
Neymar Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillman.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman lands with a right to the head.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tillman blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
Junior is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tillman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tillman slips under a jab from Junior.
Tillman thinks about the counter body kick.
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Tillman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior is looking for a counter combo.
Tillman swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Tillman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman throws a leg kick but Junior checks it.
Tillman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior throws a right and a left that Tillman avoids nicely.
Tillman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior moves forwards but Tillman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Junior checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Tillman misses its intended target.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior lands a nice hook to Tillman's body. Tillman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior throws a lazy head kick
and Tillman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tillman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tillman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tillman misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range.
Junior pushes Tillman away with a front kick.
Tillman throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Tillman avoids a kick to the body.
Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman scores with a push kick.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Tillman misses with an uppercut.
Junior throws a big counter combination but Tillman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Tillman in a clinch.
Junior lands a good knee to the midsection. Tillman won't want to take too many of those.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tillman tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Tillman tries to pull guard but Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Tillman drops back down to his feet.
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 Neymar Junior will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior tries to clinch up but Tillman circles away and keeps his distance.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Tillman in a clinch.
Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tillman.
Tillman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tillman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Tillman lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Tillman breaks the clinch.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Tillman misses.
Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillman.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.
Tillman thuds his right hand into Junior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tillman tests Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junior lunges at Tillman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tillman's hand.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Junior's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Tillman moved away.
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tillman misses with the head strike.
Tillman has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
A short left from Junior.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Tillman avoids the damage to the body.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Tillman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Tillman.
Tillman pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
Tillman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior throws a low kick but Tillman avoids it.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Tillman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tillman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
It looked like Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Junior appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tillman 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.
Junior closes the distance but Tillman moves to the side
and Tillman counters with a left to the body.
Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tillman. That did some damage!
Tillman clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman working aggressively here.
Tillman struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Junior.
A shot in the inside from Tillman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Tillman really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tillman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tillman lands a leg kick that knocks Junior off balance momentarily.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tillman throws a big shot that misses.
Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tillman manages to circle out of the way.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior cracks a nice hook into Tillman's ribs.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Junior tries to land a body kick
enabling Tillman to counter with a crisp jab.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Junior is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tillman throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman tries to land a leg kick but Junior saw it coming and moves away.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Tillman slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Junior lands a slapping body shot.
Tillman avoids the body shot from Junior.
Tillman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tillman. Tillman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tillman.
Tillman clobbers Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tillman momentarily.
Tillman misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters by clinching up.
Tillman lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman prevents a body shot from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Junior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Junior blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Tillman misses with some punches.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tillman misses with a body punch.
Tillman misses with the head strike.
Junior blocks a body shot from Tillman.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Tillman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Junior.
Junior lands an uppercut.
Tillman working aggressively here.
Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tillman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tillman.
Junior tries to work over Tillman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Tillman on the inside.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tillman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tillman avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tillman misses with the head strike.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tillman is trying to maintain a safe position but Junior gets an underhook and turns Tillman into the cage.
Tillman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Junior is struggling to control the position.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Tillman controls the action.
Junior utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior scores with a shot to the side of Tillman's head.
Tillman trying to control the position but instead, Junior has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tillman into the cage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Tillman.
Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tillman blocks it with crossed arms.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tillman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tillman has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Tillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillman manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior had his way with Pat Tillman in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tillman! But no joy.
Junior tries to clinch there but Tillman circles away.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Junior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Junior scores with a hook to the body. Tillman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tillman momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tillman's sensitive parts.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tillman lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior checks a leg kick.
Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Tillman checks a low kick from Junior.
Tillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Junior. That snapped Tillman's head back.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Tillman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tillman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
Tillman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tillman.
Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tillman blocking some punches.
Junior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tillman breaks from the clinch.
Junior tries to work over Tillman's front leg with a kick but Tillman checks it.
Junior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Junior scrambles back to his feet.
Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Tillman.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Tillman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land.
Junior lands a nice elbow.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tillman is defending well for now.
Junior lands an elbow that stopped Tillman in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Junior.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tillman's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Junior.
Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Tillman blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillman.
Tillman takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tillman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Junior gets through Tillman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Junior gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Tillman tries to tie him up.
Junior blocks a body shot from Tillman.
Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Neymar Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tillman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Junior prevents a body shot from Tillman.
Tillman has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Tillman trying to stall but Junior improves his position.
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Junior.
Tillman tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Tillman misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Junior!
Neymar Junior is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Neymar Junior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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