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Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petey Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sub Norris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Petey Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Pablo moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Norris lands a really nice looking cross but Pablo seems unphased.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris misses with a body shot
and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch.
Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablo.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pablo defends well and Norris ends up having to push Pablo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris landing strikes.
Norris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends.
We've been hearing good reports from Pablo'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.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pablo tries to bench press Norris off him but Norris keeps the position.
Norris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pablo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Norris working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a strike aimed at the side of Pablo's head but Pablo avoids it well.
My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Norris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The strikes coming from Norris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Norris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pablo parries the strikes from Norris easily there. Norris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pablo to escape.
Pablo gets back to half guard.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Pablo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pablo tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris throws a strike but Pablo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Norris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris swings for the body but Pablo moves out of range.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pablo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pablo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris has a takedown stuffed.
Norris cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg.
Norris slips a jab from Pablo.
A head kick from Norris lands but Pablo takes it in his stride.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Pablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Pablo's head.
Norris throws the left hand but Pablo avoids the punch easily.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo gets caught napping as Norris dives in and scores a takedown. Pablo manages to retain guard.
Norris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Pablo slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Pablo moved away.
Pablo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.
Pablo looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pablo loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Pablo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris with a hook.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pablo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pablo wants to control but Norris is keeping busy.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Norris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sub Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norris thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pablo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norris working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Norris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris working the head and body with strikes.
Norris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Norris throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris misses with a head shot. Pablo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Norris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norris scores with a nice right hand.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Norris punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pablo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris tests Pablo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris lands a front kick.
Pablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Pablo's head.
Good shot there by Norris.
Norris with a jab.
Norris cracks Pablo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pablo. Pablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Pablo is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Pablo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pablo moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Pablo throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris scores with a nice head shot.
Pablo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo.
Norris lands a head shot.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pablo.
Norris with a jab.
Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pablo defends well and Norris ends up having to push Pablo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norris manages to circle out of the way.
Sub Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pablo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Pablo ducks right into an uppercut from Norris.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Pablo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pablo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris.
Pablo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Norris.
Pablo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head.
Pablo swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norris lands in his opponent's guard.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris throws a big elbow that misses.
Norris throwing strikes from guard but Pablo blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris stands up over Pablo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris postures up in Pablo's guard and throws a big left but Pablo blocks it.
Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pablo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sub Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris scoring with some ground and pound.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
Petey Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this shit! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 56 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwarzeneg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Schwarzeneg ducks down to avoid it.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins throws a hook but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
As Schwarzeneg backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Schwarzeneg manages to avoid it all.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Schwarzeneg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins can't break the clinch.
A short right from Collins.
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzeneg has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Schwarzeneg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Schwarzeneg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg staying out of range there.
Schwarzeneg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins scores with a one two! Schwarzeneg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Collins cracks Schwarzeneg with a big right hand and Schwarzeneg goes down!
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins gets to his feet and stands over Schwarzeneg, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schwarzeneg felt that one! Collins unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schwarzeneg from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Collins!
Fred Collins is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Fred Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Hell Yeah blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Lefleaur!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine wants to clinch but Lefleaur slips to the side
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Lefleaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine tries to bum rush Lefleaur with a series of wild strikes but Lefleaur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lefleaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lefleaur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well.
A jab from Lefleaur finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Machine throws a body punch but Lefleaur moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine closes the distance but Lefleaur moves to the side
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Lefleaur backpedaling.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefleaur connects with the punch.
Machine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Lefleaur raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Machine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lefleaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machine shoots in and bounces Lefleaur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefleaur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lefleaur has his feet on Machine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Lefleaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lefleaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Lefleaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lefleaur! But no joy.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Lefleaur is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Machine dives into side control.
Machine stands up and beckons Lefleaur to his feet.
Lefleaur throws out a loose jab but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine works the jab nicely.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a left to the body.
Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Machine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Lefleaur manages to retain guard.
Machine stops Lefleaur from standing up.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lefleaur 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.
Machine stands up from Lefleaur's guard - Machine perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Machine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lefleaur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lefleaur is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Machine lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lefleaur moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine throws a series of punches but Lefleaur moves out of range.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Lefleaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Machine is predictable there
and Lefleaur counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lefleaur 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.
Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
It looked like Machine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lefleaur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine looks to throw a body kick
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Lefleaur's shoulder, as Lefleaur tries to avoid the shot.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Lefleaur shapes to counter with a head kick.
Machine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lefleaur will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Lefleaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Lefleaur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machine misses with an uppercut
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine looks for the body kick but Lefleaur saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur misses with a left hand
and Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine looks for a takedown but Lefleaur sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine tries to move into range but Lefleaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lefleaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machine. That's going to slow Lefleaur down.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lefleaur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lefleaur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machine with a body shot.
Machine throws a leg kick
and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine lands with a good body shot.
Machine throws a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lefleaur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine lands a two punch combo.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lefleaur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine with a jab.
Lefleaur throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throws a head kick but Lefleaur moves out of range.
Machine throws a hook but Lefleaur avoids it easily.
Lefleaur throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Machine misses the target.
Machine moves to clinch but Lefleaur breaks away
enabling Lefleaur to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Lefleaur throws a fast counter high kick but Machine manages to duck under it in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Lefleaur.
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 Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.
Machine throws a series of punches but Lefleaur avoids them all with ease.
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lefleaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lefleaur tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lefleaur to the ground. Lefleaur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine tried to score with a low kick but Lefleaur checks it.
Machine thows a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.
A big left from Lefleaur misses.
Machine avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a right hand that Lefleaur ducks under and follows up with a left that Lefleaur also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lefleaur's waist but Lefleaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine lands a two punch combo.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lefleaur lands a high kick!
Jab from Lefleaur.
Jab from Lefleaur.
Nice jab there from Machine.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lefleaur!
Gordon Lefleaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lefleaur can't do much from the bottom here.
Lefleaur is looking for a sweep.
Machine decides to stand back up. Machine steps back and let's Lefleaur get back to his feet.
Lefleaur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine with a hook.
Lefleaur walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Lefleaur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lefleaur circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine lands a leg kick that knocks Lefleaur off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Machine misses
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lefleaur.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Lefleaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Lefleaur feints a counter leg kick.
Machine walks into a straight right hand from Lefleaur.
Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lefleaur defends well and Machine ends up having to push Lefleaur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lefleaur misses with an uppercut.
Machine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lefleaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Machine avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
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!
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lefleaur swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine wants to slow Lefleaur down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the body from Machine misses
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Lefleaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machine 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
A very excited looking Rock Machine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tino Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Atomic Rooster - Death Walks Behind You. Gonzalez has chosen El Party Me Llama as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eulalio Gonzalez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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31
176 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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183 lbs
23 - 19 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tino Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kallio misses
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kallio forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Kallio pulls guard effortlessly.
Gonzalez won't allow Kallio to sweep him here.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kallio is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving.
Kallio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez cracks Kallio with a solid left hand.
Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kallio working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kallio's guard.
Gonzalez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kallio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Kallio dodges it nicely.
Kallio's coaches at Hilo MMA Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
Kallio trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kallio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Kallio defends it.
Kallio tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kallio avoid being mounted?
Kallio is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kallio is pressing down on Gonzalez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez won't allow Kallio to sweep him here.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead Kallio has managed to sweep!
Kallio throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kallio's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!
Kallio wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Kallio is keeping the position.
Gonzalez advances to half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Kallio tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Kallio is working hard here to advance position.
Kallio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulalio Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kallio feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, Kallio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kallio stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kallio pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kallio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
Eulalio Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kallio working Gonzalez over with strikes.
Gonzalez pushes Kallio off looking to stand but Kallio dives back in and keeps control.
Kallio is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kallio.
Kallio is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kallio prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Kallio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kallio tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Kallio keeps him under control.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kallio is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez wants to control the position but Kallio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kallio wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Kallio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kallio manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Kallio wants to sweep but no luck.
Kallio trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Kallio keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kallio is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez stands and throws Kallio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Tino Kallio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kallio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kallio prevents Gonzalez from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Kallio postures up.
Kallio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kallio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio working the ground and pound effectively.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kallio looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez!
Kallio tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Kallio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kallio with a couple of short strikes.
Kallio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kallio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Kallio has a good base and remains in mount.
Kallio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kallio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Kallio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kallio controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Kallio's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kallio looking for a submission but Gonzalez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Kallio postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Kallio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kallio wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Kallio takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kallio manages to get himself to full guard.
Kallio keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Kallio!
Tino Kallio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bas Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers comes to the cage accompanied by Shells - Get your roll on. Mendes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steve McQueen. 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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28
155 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers clinches up against the cage.
Mendes takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendes avoiding damage.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendes is defending well for now.
Mendes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendes avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Mendes to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dekkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Mendes lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendes avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes misses with a body punch.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendes won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes tries to stall but Dekkers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendes looks winded!
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Dekkers taking a breather.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dekkers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dekkers cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
Dekkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dekkers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dekkers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dekkers thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Dekkers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Mendes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendes duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes scores with a hook.
Dekkers thows a body kick. Mendes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dekkers is looking to clinch.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Dekkers is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendes slips under a jab.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dekkers.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendes is rocked!
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dekkers, right into the meat.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dekkers finish him?
Mendes misses with an uppercut
and Dekkers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Mendes 's eye.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendes misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dekkers throws a monster overhand right that drops Mendes! Dekkers follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Dekkers!
A relieved looking Bas Dekkers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Vegata struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pablo Pablos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
19 - 28 - 0 |
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28 - 32 - 2 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata tries to clinch up.
Pablos throwing a counter right hand but Vegata manages to avoid it.
Vegata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pablos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pablos seems to be looking for submissions.
Pablos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos is keen to just control but Vegata is a slippery customer.
Pablos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vegata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Pablos 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.
Pablos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vegata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pablos moves into full mount! Vegata won't be happy about that!
Pablos looking to control but Vegata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pablos is really struggling to control Vegata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pablos controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vegata is looking to escape.
Pablos content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pablos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pablos but it's paid off an Vegata is forced to tap! Nice work by Pablos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
Pablo Pablos is the new lightweight champion!
Pablo Pablos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ernie Bezoink is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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33
220 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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215 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Bezoink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Bezoink shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bezoink.
Sloppy strikes from Bezoink. Those never looked like landing.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Bezoink doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bezoink.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezoink pinned against the cage. Bezoink gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bezoink is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bezoink wants it to stay on the feet.
Bezoink plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezoink misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Bezoink 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.
Bezoink throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Bezoink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bezoink is looking to score with low kicks.
Bezoink feints a jab promting Coleman to slip. Bezoink then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coleman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bezoink throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Jab by Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Bezoink.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezoink misses with a body shot
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezoink fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
Bezoink moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bezoink circles away.
Coleman has Bezoink up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bezoink avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Bezoink breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bezoink manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Bezoink.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Bezoink moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman takes one on the button.
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bezoink was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Bezoink blocks nicely.
Coleman postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bezoink holds on and takes a little breather.
Coleman stops Bezoink from standing up.
Bezoink 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.
Coleman trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom.
Bezoink is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bezoink tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bezoink manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezoink unleashes a big counter combination but Coleman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Bezoink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Bezoink throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman tries to counter by clinching up but Bezoink breaks away and moves out of range.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bezoink circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Bezoink.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Bezoink moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Bezoink.
Danga de danga de dang - Bezoink scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bezoink as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Bezoink.
As Coleman backs off Bezoink throws a huge counter combo but Coleman manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Bezoink sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
Bezoink with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bezoink kicks Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezoink pinned against the cage. Bezoink gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bezoink can pounce on him.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Bezoink lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Bezoink is quick to defend against it.
Bezoink keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezoink is looking for the big counter here.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Bezoink, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Bezoink against the cage but Bezoink circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
Bezoink lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coleman takes a step back to recover.
Bezoink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bezoink defends it nicely.
Coleman darts in trying to clinch
and Bezoink counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Coleman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Bezoink shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bezoink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bezoink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman dives in for a single leg takedown but Bezoink sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bezoink is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Bezoink circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezoink works the jab nicely.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bezoink.
Black Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bezoink, which made it look bad.
Bezoink throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bezoink feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Bezoink connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coleman. Coleman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bezoink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezoink misses the target.
Bezoink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman darts in looking for a takedown but Bezoink gets double underhooks and turns Coleman into the cage.
Bezoink throws a counter combo.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Bezoink, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Bezoink against the cage but Bezoink circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bezoink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink works the jab nicely.
Coleman is rocked!
Coleman loses concentration momentarily and Bezoink pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Coleman crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bezoink finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernie Bezoink!
Ernie Bezoink is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ernie Bezoink thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Norris Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Norris Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
180 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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42
179 lbs
40 - 19 - 5 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris Jr 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.
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris Jr clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage!
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Norris Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris Jr misses the target.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Norris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Norris Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Norris Jr moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Norris Jr misses its target.
Norris Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Norris Jr tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris Jr throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook. Norris Jr ducked under it nicely.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Norris Jr off balance momentarily.
Norris Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Norris Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr slips a straight right by Gracie.
A head kick from Norris Jr lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Norris Jr misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie wants to slow Norris Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Norris Jr misses.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Norris Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris Jr. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris Jr's head backwards.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Norris Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Norris Jr moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Norris Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris Jr misses the jab.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Norris Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Norris Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Norris Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Norris Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie throws the left hand but Norris Jr avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
A little feinted left hand from Norris Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris Jr looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris Jr cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norris Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris Jr checks a low kick from Gracie.
Norris Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie wants to slow Norris Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a combination. Norris Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
That's time! Norris Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris Jr.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it.
Norris Jr looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Norris Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris Jr misses the shot to the body.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Gracie misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr scores with a leg kick.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie is looking to slow Norris Jr down with leg kicks.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris Jr connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie slips under a jab.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Norris Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Norris Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris Jr takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Norris Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie throws a low kick but Norris Jr avoids it.
Norris Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris Jr 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.
Norris Jr moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Norris Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr scores with a nice strike.
Norris Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie is rocked!
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris Jr finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick
and Norris Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
Norris Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A jab from Norris Jr misses.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris Jr should have avoided that one.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Jr lands a head shot.
That's four 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!
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris Jr blocks a jab.
Jab from Gracie.
Norris Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Norris Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Norris Jr motions for Gracie to come forward. Norris Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
Norris Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Norris Jr.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie 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.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Norris Jr's shoulder, as Norris Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie tries to move into range but Norris Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Norris Jr.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Norris Jr moved away.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Norris Jr lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Norris Jr needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Norris Jr is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Norris Jr is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie punishes Norris Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Norris Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Norris Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Gracie moves forwards but Norris Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norris Jr punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Gracie with a hook.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Norris Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Norris Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Norris Jr scores with a hook.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Norris Jr is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Norris Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris Jr throws an overhand right that drops Gracie like a sack of potatoes! Norris Jr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Norris Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pagsubok. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Danjie Mercado enters 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
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danjie Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercado needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mercado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercado's head.
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Mercado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler dodges the ground and pound from Mercado.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chandler's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercado throws a strike aimed at the side of Chandler's head but Chandler avoids it well.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler wants to control but Mercado postures up.
Mercado wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mercado.
Chandler parries the strikes from Mercado easily there. Mercado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chandler to escape.
Mercado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chandler struggling a bit here.
Mercado landing strikes.
Mercado works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mercado's best efforts.
Mercado prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Mercado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is doing well to control the position and prevent Mercado from advancing to side control.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercado is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mercado stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Mercado throws a big elbow that misses.
Mercado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler is looking to sweep but instead, Mercado has passed into half guard.
Mercado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Mercado is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mercado trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy.
Mercado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mercado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Mercado wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercado stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
Chandler is pulling down on Mercado's head. It's preventing any offense from Mercado, at least for the moment.
Mercado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercado postures up and lands a big shot to Chandler's brow.
Mercado wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danjie Mercado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chandler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but Mercado checks it.
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Chandler throws a front kick that sends Mercado stumbling back into the cage.
Mercado checks a leg kick.
Good work by Mercado as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Mercado's body. Mercado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Mercado with that takedown attempt.
Danjie Mercado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercado tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
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!
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercado's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Mercado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler cracks the inside of Mercado's front leg.
Mercado 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.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Mercado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Chandler there.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Mercado is out of range.
Mercado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Mercado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
Mercado feints the counter takedown.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercado can do to turn this around?
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Mercado misses the shot to the body.
Mercado fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chandler gets full guard.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler pulls Mercado in close to his closed guard and prevents Mercado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mercado trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercado advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercado manages to get himself to full guard.
Mercado looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Mercado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chandler stands up over Mercado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mercado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Mercado avoids a kick to the body.
As Chandler backs off Mercado throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mercado.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Mercado avoids the head kick by Chandler.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercado or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chandler as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
Mercado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercado somewhat.
Chandler takes a swing at Mercado's ribcage but misses.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercado's head.
Mercado shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercado.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is looking to slow Mercado down with leg kicks.
Mercado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Mercado throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Mercado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercado.
Mercado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Both fighters circling a little - Chandler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercado checks the leg kick.
Mercado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chandler defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Mercado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mercado misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler looks to land a body kick but Mercado moved away.
Mercado shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercado checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercado.
Mercado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercado takes one to the chin there.
Chandler thumps Mercado with a low kick.
Chandler lands a head kick. Mercado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looks for the body kick but Mercado saw that one coming.
Mercado needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercado misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Mercado's leg. Mercado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler lands a high kick!
Mercado ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler lands a head kick. Mercado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mercado dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler has his hands on Mercado's head, controlling the position.
Danjie Mercado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mercado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercado moves away.
Mercado fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a front kick that sends Mercado stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Mercado off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Mercado avoided it.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercado just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercado checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mercado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chandler lunges at Mercado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercado's hand.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercado.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercado in the body.
Mercado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercado somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chandler wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Mercado off balance momentarily.
Mercado shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Chandler coming out on top.
Mercado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chandler.
Mercado dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercado fails to land the takedown.
Mercado is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chandler scores with a jab. Mercado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Mercado's head and hops out.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mercado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercado slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Mercado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chandler.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mercado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercado's sensitive parts.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercado's sensitive parts.
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!
Mercado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mercado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercado. That did some damage!
Chandler throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercado swinging wildly here.
Chandler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mercado 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.
Mercado darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Mercado into the cage.
Chandler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercado's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler had his way with Danjie Mercado in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Mercado on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Mercado's leg. Mercado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercado will feel that in the morning.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Mercado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chandler.
Mercado misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danjie Mercado.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Mercado persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Chandler.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercado.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Mercado off balance momentarily.
Mercado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mercado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Mercado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Mercado has control of the leg.
Chandler is pressing down on Mercado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Mercado tries to pass.
Chandler can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mercado working Chandler over with strikes.
Mercado is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercado is working away from the top position though.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercado wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Mercado slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Chandler is looking to control Mercado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Chandler wants to improve his position but Mercado is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Mercado scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy.
Chandler controlling the position well.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mercado controlling him for the moment.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Mercado tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mercado scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercado is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Chandler can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chandler is positioning himself well to prevent Mercado advancing to mount.
Chandler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mercado distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercado is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Danjie Mercado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercado scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:44
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
Marcus Chandler is the new featherweight champion!
The defeated Danjie Mercado had this to say: 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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