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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luatua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me. Sankari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luatua.
Sankari wants to counter with a clinch but Luatua pushes him away.
Luatua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sankari counters with a straight right hand.
Sankari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luatua.
Sankari darts in trying to clinch
and Luatua counters with an outside leg kick.
Luatua throws a solid leg kick but Sankari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luatua.
Luatua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari.
Luatua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luatua misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sankari.
Sankari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sankari lands with a kick to the temple. Luatua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sankari moves away.
Sankari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luatua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Luatua.
Sankari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luatua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luatua throws out a powerful jab.
Sankari throws a leg kick that misses.
Sankari misses with an uppercut.
Luatua misses with a leg kick.
Luatua scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luatua.
Luatua blocks a head kick by Sankari.
Luatua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sankari. That one must have hurt.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sankari moves away.
Sankari looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
Sankari checks a leg kick.
Sankari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Luatua does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari jabs Luatua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sankari misses with a low kick.
Sankari looks to land a left hand but Luatua moved out of range nicely.
Luatua looks to land a combination but Sankari avoids it well.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luatua.
Luatua blocks a head kick by Sankari.
Luatua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sankari fakes the leg kick and cracks Luatua in the body.
Luatua scores with a nice strike.
Sankari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luatua.
Sankari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luatua counters with a good low kick that Sankari was not able to check.
Good work by Sankari as he checks the leg kick.
Sankari tries a quick counter leg kick but Luatua is wise to it.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses
and Luatua counters with a left to the body.
Sankari feints and then cracks Luatua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luatua down.
Sankari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari throws an overhand right that lands on Luatua's shoulder, as Luatua tries to avoid the shot.
Luatua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luatua lands with a shot to the body.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
Luatua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sankari. That did some damage!
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luatua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sankari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luatua throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
Sankari has closed the distance and engaged Luatua in a clinch.
Luatua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luatua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sankari scores with a jab to the head.
Luatua swings for the body but Sankari moves out of range.
Sankari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luatua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luatua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luatua moves out of range as Sankari throws a body kick.
Luatua throws a body shot but no joy.
Luatua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luatua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Luatua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sankari lunges at Luatua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luatua's hand.
Luatua misses with a body shot.
Luatua misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
Luatua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sankari tries to move into range but Luatua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sankari throws a body shot but no joy.
Sankari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luatua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there.
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 Robbie Luatua will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sankari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luatua.
Sankari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sankari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luatua. That did some damage!
Luatua cracks Sankari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sankari misses with a lunging right hand
and Luatua counters with a right hand to the body.
Luatua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sankari.
Sankari misses with a looping left.
It looked like Luatua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sankari is looking to slow Luatua down with leg kicks.
Luatua misses with a wild body shot.
Luatua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sankari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luatua rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari scores with a kick to the body.
Sankari tries to clinch but Luatua moves out of range.
Luatua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sankari throws out the jab.
Luatua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luatua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Luatua misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luatua throws the left hand but Sankari avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari clobbers Luatua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luatua. Sankari shrugs it off though.
A clash of legs there as Luatua blocks the low kick.
A big right from Luatua misses.
Sankari connects with a looping right hand.
Luatua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sankari manages to avoid it.
Luatua throws a leg kick but Sankari moved away.
Sankari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sankari misses with a head kick.
Sankari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sankari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luatua.
Sankari throws an off balance right hand
and Luatua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sankari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luatua manages to avoid it.
Luatua looks to land a body kick but Sankari moved away.
Sankari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luatua throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
Sankari throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Luatua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sankari.
Luatua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sankari.
Luatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Luatua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sankari. Sankari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sankari fails to land with a series of punches.
Sankari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luatua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sankari takes a swing at Luatua's ribcage but misses.
Sankari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luatua is looking to land body kicks.
Sankari looks to score with a jab to the body but Luatua is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Luatua misses its target.
Luatua avoids a kick to the body.
Sankari motions for Luatua to come forward. Sankari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luatua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sankari.
Sankari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luatua misses with an uppercut. Sankari saw that one coming.
Sankari takes one to the chin there.
Sankari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luatua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sankari scores with a punch to the head.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua swings for the body but Sankari moves out of range.
Luatua avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luatua throws out a loose jab but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sankari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luatua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luatua throws an off balance right hand
and Sankari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankari moves in looking to clinch but Luatua pushes him off.
Sankari lands a head kick. Luatua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sankari.
Luatua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sankari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luatua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luatua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luatua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sankari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sankari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luatua. That's going to slow Sankari down.
Sankari moves away from the strike by Luatua.
Luatua lands a left and a right that send Sankari crashing to the mat, dazed. Luatua thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sankari is rocked!
Luatua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sankari is still on wobbly legs! Can Luatua finish him?
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Luatua lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sankari up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Luatua from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sankari's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Junior has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Taiki Aoki's chin.
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159 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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Junior misses with a body punch.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Junior lands with a left to the head.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Junior blocks a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Junior misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Junior working aggressively here.
Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aoki lands with a punch from half guard.
Junior is trying to stand.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
Junior makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Junior finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Junior working some strikes from top position.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Junior is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
Aoki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Aoki landing with the ground and pound.
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Junior wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Junior's head.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Junior has managed to clinch.
Aoki tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Junior gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
Junior gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Junior digs a right hand into Aoki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aoki's gas tank.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Junior lands a shot to the body.
Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is working Aoki over against the cage.
Aoki tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior lands a shoulder strike.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
Rich Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Junior.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Junior lands with a right to the head.
Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior lands with a left to the head.
Junior digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki is working Junior over against the cage.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lands with a left to the head.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Junior is leaning against Aoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Junior.
Junior scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aoki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Junior.
Junior scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Junior.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Junior.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Junior.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aoki.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Junior.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aoki to his knees! Junior keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Junior!
A relieved looking Rich Junior 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashy Larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hot N*gga BL3R Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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251 lbs
32 - 19 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashy Larry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larry throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range and Larry settles back down.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Larry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larry lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larry. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larry lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Larry. Those never looked like landing.
Larry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira clinches up with Larry and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Larry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larry blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Larry looks winded!
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira pushes Larry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Oliveira.
Larry is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larry backwards.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larry.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larry's elbow.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Oliveira is working Larry over against the cage.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Larry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larry backwards.
Larry is rocked!
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larry is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira drops Larry onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Larry is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira is working Larry over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a big right hand that drops Larry! The killer instinct kicks in and Oliveira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ashy Larry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna give thanks to my manager Matt, my sponsors; Instinct and Machiavelli. Congrats to my opponent for bringing his A-game tonight. Much respect'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Crowder.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Crowder pushes him away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steroidi Jr lands an overhand right.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Crowder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight right.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one.
Steroidi Jr has managed to clinch.
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crowder!
Crowder can't do much from the bottom here.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crowder can't do much from the bottom here.
Crowder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Crowder is working away.
Crowder gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
Crowder is trying to stand.
Crowder is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Crowder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crowder wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steroidi Jr is working away from the top position though.
Steroidi Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steroidi Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowder's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is defending against the submission attempts here by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely.
Crowder kicks off Steroidi Jr and gets to his feet.
Steroidi Jr cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steroidi Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowder, which made it look bad.
Crowder moves into range and clinches up with Steroidi Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steroidi Jr.
A short right from Crowder on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Crowder.
Steroidi Jr has Crowder pressed against the cage, preventing Crowder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crowder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Steroidi Jr coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Steroidi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowder clinches up with Steroidi Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crowder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Crowder throws a right and a left that Steroidi Jr avoids nicely.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowder jabs at Steroidi Jr's body.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crowder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steroidi Jr lands with a cross.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Crowder lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses with a double jab
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steroidi Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steroidi Jr momentarily.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
A jab from Steroidi Jr does it's job there.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Crowder.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Crowder avoids it.
Steroidi Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowder.
Steroidi Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Crowder walks into a stiff left hand from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Steroidi Jr misses.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crowder moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steroidi Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr wants to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch position.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steroidi Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Steroidi Jr catches Crowder right on the button with a cross.
Crowder swings for the body but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Crowder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crowder walks into a jab.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Crowder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steroidi Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steroidi Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowder's calf.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steroidi Jr, right into the meat.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr misses
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr tried to score with a low kick but Crowder checks it.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steroidi Jr thows a leg kick but Crowder checks it
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raylan Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crowder throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowder checks a leg kick.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Crowder shakes him off and moves away.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowder's head backwards.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steroidi Jr is in Crowder's guard.
Steroidi Jr won't allow Crowder to sweep him here.
Steroidi Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder wants to stand but Steroidi Jr is controlling the position.
Steroidi Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowder's head.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steroidi Jr is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steroidi Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crowder holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steroidi Jr moves away.
Crowder 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.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Steroidi Jr tests Crowder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Crowder coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Crowder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steroidi Jr! But no joy.
Steroidi Jr lands a head shot.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowder on the side of the head.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
Crowder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steroidi Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crowder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crowder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder moves into the clinch.
Crowder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Steroidi Jr.
Crowder throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Crowder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steroidi Jr tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!
Steroidi Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steroidi Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steroidi Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
I think Crowder 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Crowder!
After winning the bout, Raylan Crowder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron comes into the arena with The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again blaring out of the sound system. Michaels has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Sebastien Veron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Veron ducks down to avoid it.
Veron doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Veron rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michaels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Michaels wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Veron - that landed with a thud.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Veron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veron lands with a short shot to the head.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veron keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Veron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veron has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Michaels regains guard immediately.
Veron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Veron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veron trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Veron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veron landing with the ground and pound.
Michaels pulls Veron in close to prevent any damage.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels wants to hit a switch here but Veron passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michaels there!
Michaels taking shots to the head.
Veron wants to control but Michaels has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Veron working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veron working Michaels over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Michaels looking to control.
Veron postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Veron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Veron slips an elbow through the middle.
Veron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels can't keep his opponent in guard - Veron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michaels controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Veron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veron wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.
Veron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veron lands with a punch from half guard.
Veron wants to pass to mount but Michaels is defending the position.
Veron is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Michaels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veron.
Michaels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karl Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Michaels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veron misses with a looping right.
Jab by Veron.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Veron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juan Sebastien Veron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
Veron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michaels is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Michaels's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taphorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taphorn tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taphorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright cracks Taphorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taphorn connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taphorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Taphorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Taphorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Wright misses.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Taphorn cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taphorn scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Wright misses.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Taphorn ducks down to avoid it.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Taphorn.
Taphorn slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright 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.
Wright moves to clinch but Taphorn breaks away
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
enabling Taphorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Taphorn misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Taphorn.
Taphorn works the jab nicely.
Taphorn lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Taphorn misses the target.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taphorn.
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!
Taphorn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself.
Taphorn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taphorn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to sweep here but Taphorn controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Taphorn trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Taphorn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Taphorn keeps moving and retains side control.
Taphorn landing strikes.
Taphorn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taphorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Taphorn - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Taphorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taphorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peter Taphorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright throws out a counter right but Taphorn avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taphorn moves out of range as Wright strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
Taphorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Taphorn slips the punch.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
A cross from Taphorn lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn scores with a kick to the body.
Taphorn connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Taphorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Wright checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Yong Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Taphorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taphorn lands a slapping body shot.
Taphorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Taphorn defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright moves away from the strike by Taphorn.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taphorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Taphorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taphorn tries to clinch up.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut.
Taphorn needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Taphorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taphorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Taphorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as Taphorn tries to tie him up.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Taphorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Taphorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Taphorn. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a jab when Taphorn was well out of range.
Taphorn misses with a two punch combination.
Wright throws out a counter right but Taphorn avoids it with no problem.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn attempts a counter takedown but Wright avoids it well and moves away.
Wright cracks Taphorn with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws the left hand but Taphorn avoids the punch easily.
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 Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wright misses with a hook
and Taphorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taphorn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wright tries to buck Taphorn off but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn tries to advance to mount but Wright denies him.
Taphorn is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taphorn scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Taphorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Taphorn is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Taphorn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taphorn is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Taphorn is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Taphorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright is pressing down on Taphorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taphorn defends well.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Wright controls Taphorn momentarily but Taphorn frees himself.
Wright working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Peter Taphorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn with a nice head shot there.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Taphorn trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Taphorn works over Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
Taphorn postures up.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright is controlling Taphorn's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taphorn throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taphorn working Wright over with knees to the body.
Taphorn scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taphorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taphorn can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Nice straight punches there by Taphorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taphorn.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Taphorn sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taphorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright blocks a jab.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taphorn lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Taphorn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Taphorn counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Wright misses the jab.
Taphorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taphorn takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Taphorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Taphorn. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Taphorn moves away and avoids it.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taphorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright thuds his right hand into Taphorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taphorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taphorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Taphorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taphorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Wright.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wright misses with a hook.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
Taphorn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taphorn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taphorn but great work by Wright.
Taphorn can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.
Wright wants to control for a moment but Taphorn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright is pressing down on Taphorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taphorn is holding on for now.
Taphorn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright stands and throws Taphorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wright takes a little break here. Taphorn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taphorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taphorn struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wright misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
Taphorn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taphorn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright slips a jab from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taphorn.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Taphorn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Taphorn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taphorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taphorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Taphorn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Taphorn has control of the leg.
Taphorn is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright wants to get back to full guard but Taphorn has mounted him!
Wright defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a big elbow.
Taphorn with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright is rocked!
Wright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taphorn drops an elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Taphorn finish him?
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Taphorn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Taphorn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taphorn wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Taphorn sits in half guard.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
Taphorn trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Taphorn lands a couple of elbows.
Taphorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright is trying to control the position but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taphorn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taphorn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Peter Taphorn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imzda Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Great American Nightmare. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imzda Noob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noob misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Noob's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Stern misses.
Noob throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Noob slips the punch.
Noob moves out of range of the strikes.
Noob throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern shoots in but Noob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noob throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Noob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Noob's shoulder, as Noob tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
As Stern tries to get set, Noob tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Stern goes for a double leg but Noob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noob continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Noob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noob misses the target.
Noob misses with a wild combination.
Noob digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noob.
Stern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noob fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noob.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noob defends well and Stern ends up having to push Noob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Imzda Noob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern moves forwards but Noob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern lands the left hand.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noob throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Imzda Noob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noob blocks a jab.
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Stern tries for a kimura but Noob is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Noob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern trying to control the action but Noob is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Stern trying to control the position but Noob is working away.
Noob is being controlled here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stern working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Noob tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noob is not content to let Stern control the position.
Noob tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Stern passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Noob!
Stern wants to control the pace but Noob is squirming around nicely.
Noob gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern wants to control but Noob is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is thwarting Noob's attempts to control the position.
Stern uses his free foot to push down on Noob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Noob.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stern misses with an uppercut. Noob saw that one coming.
Noob throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Stern steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Noob.
Stern tries to keep at a distance but Noob has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noob tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stern wants to take the fight to the mat but Noob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Noob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Noob just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noob struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noob.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern tightens his grip and picks Noob up, before dumping him to the ground. Noob manages to land in guard.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Noob.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Noob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Noob is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noob controlling Stern's posture.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Noob is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noob is keeping the position for now.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern 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.
Noob blocks a jab.
Stern scores with a jab. Noob acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob dips to his left and cracks Stern with an uppercut!
Stern lands an overhand right.
Stern defending well as Noob loads up on a big left hand.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Noob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noob throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Stern avoids the body shot from Noob.
Noob misses with a straight left.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern cracks Noob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Noob is looking to clinch.
Noob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern 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.
Noob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Noob.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noob staying out of range there.
Noob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stern on the side of the head.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Noob, which made it look bad.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern lands a nice hook to Noob's body. Noob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noob throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern cracks Noob with an open hand slap.
Noob throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noob.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Noob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noob throws a big shot that misses.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Noob swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Noob.
Nice uppercut lands for Noob. That snapped Stern's head back.
Noob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern clobbers Noob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stern throws the left hand but Noob avoids the punch easily.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Noob slips a straight right by Stern.
Noob throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noob throws a big counter combination but Stern scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Noob moved out of range nicely.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noob.
Noob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Stern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noob.
A cross from Stern lands.
Noob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noob did well to prevent Stern getting side control.
Stern is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noob sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Noob defends the submission attempt.
Noob tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Imzda Noob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Noob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Howard Stern.
I've got Stern 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
81 - 45 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Bomb.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Bomb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomb tries to avoid it.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Bomb 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.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Bomb sprawls well.
Bomb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb 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.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov cracks Bomb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Bomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Bomb didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomb. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bomb's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bomb controlling the position.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bomb's guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Bomb is a slippery customer.
Bomb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bomb is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Bomb controlling Magomedov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Bomb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov is pulling down on Bomb's head to control his posture.
Bomb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bomb pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov keeping control of the position.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Bomb keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Bomb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bomb tries to work over Magomedov's front leg with a kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bomb sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bomb blocks it.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomb, as that shot connected.
James Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bomb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomb, not yet.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bomb is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Konstantin Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomb tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bomb is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomb avoid being mounted?
Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Bomb's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bomb won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov 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.
Bomb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Bomb's hands, connecting with Bomb's forehead.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov scores with a big shot! Bomb's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bomb! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
An out of breath Konstantin Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi's entrance music is Blood Red Sky. A fine choice. Baako has chosen Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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249 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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245 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akamai Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Baako as he checks the leg kick.
Baako manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoi's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoi has his feet on Baako's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Baako fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Hoi does it's job there.
Baako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baako misses with the combination.
Baako 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.
Baako throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baako changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoi.
Baako moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi throws a hook but Baako avoids it easily.
Baako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baako fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Hoi tenderised Baako's leg. Baako is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako motions for Hoi to come forward. Baako throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baako counters with a takedown into side control.
Baako misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi wants to control but Baako postures up.
Hoi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baako wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Baako might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baako in side control, throwing shots but Hoi defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Baako seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baako lands an elbow.
Hoi is trying to control Baako's posture but Baako avoids it.
Baako in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoi trying to control but Baako flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hoi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hoi trying to get back to his feet but Baako is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baako's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi wants to control his opponent's hands but Baako gets his hands free.
Baako punishes Hoi with strikes from the back mount.
Baako is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hoi up.
Baako has Hoi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Baako really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hoi.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoi trying to control the hands but Baako won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako connects with a big shot to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Baako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baako tries to keep control of the position but Hoi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baako is landing with strikes. Hoi can't take much more of this.
Baako struggling to keep hold of the position.
Baako lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hoi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baas Baako dominated that round.
That's time! Hoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoi misses with a body kick.
Hoi lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Hoi's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baako.
Baako has managed to clinch.
Baako takes an elbow to the temple.
Baako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baako has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
Hoi tries to work over Baako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hoi misses.
Baako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Baako moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baako missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Hoi - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Baako moved away.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses.
Baako ducks under a wild hook from Hoi.
Baako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoi throws an overhand right that drops Baako like a sack of potatoes! Hoi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Baas Baako had this to say: 'That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato has chosen I Want My Tears Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Molski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renato keeps working.
Molski thows a huge punch but Renato dodges it nicely.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski throwing shots but Renato is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato tries to get to full guard but Molski has control of the leg.
Molski thows a huge punch but Renato dodges it nicely.
Molski wants to control but Renato is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Molski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Molski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Molski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Renato is looking to escape.
Molski punching from mount but Renato doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Molski unloads with some shots from mount but Renato bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski throws some wild stikes that Renato manages to avoid easily.
Molski unloading with bombs!
Renato holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Molski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Molski looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski lands a big elbow.
Renato wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Molski.
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!
Molski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Renato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Renato manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski drops an elbow to the side of Renato's head.
Molski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Molski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Renato's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Molski breaks from Renato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Molski throws a sloppy strike and Renato uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Renato has ended up in Molski's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Molski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Molski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renato's guard.
Molski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molski postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Renato keeping moving, preventing Molski from controlling successfully.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski won't allow Renato to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that round.
That's time! Molski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Molski's head but Molski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molski throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Renato pinned against the cage. Renato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Renato swings for the body but Molski moves out of range.
Good exchange - Molski coming out on top.
Molski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Molski tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Molski throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Molski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Molski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Molski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Molski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Molski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renato takes a swing at Molski's ribcage but misses.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Molski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Molski finds it's way through Renato's defenses.
A big right from Molski misses.
Molski tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molski doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
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!
Renato tests Molski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Molski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molski throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato gets tackled into the cage by Molski. Molski maintains the clinch.
Renato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Molski checks a leg kick.
Renato misses with a hook.
It looked like Molski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Molski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molski throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Renato misses.
Renato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renato misses the jab.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Molski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Molski is putting a hurting on Renato here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Molski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Molski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Renato's legs.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Molski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Molski cracks Renato with a big right hand but Renato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Molski throws an elbow but Renato slips to the side and avoids it well.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molski throwing strikes but Renato manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Molski is trying to improve his position.
Renato takes a little break here. Molski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Molski tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Molski misses with a head kick.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Renato misses.
Molski throws a big counter combination but Renato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski is keen to just control but Renato is a slippery customer.
Renato wants to get back to his feet.
Renato keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Molski looks to land a strike but Renato avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski landing some decent shots from guard.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski stands up over Renato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Renato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Renato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renato wants to stand up but Molski is controlling him.
Molski wants to control from the top but Renato keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Molski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Molski drives through and clinches with Renato against the cage.
Renato tries to work over Molski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molski misses with the head strike.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molski misses with some punches.
Renato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Molski is stalling here.
Molski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renato throws a hook but Molski avoids it easily.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molski was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Good shot there by Molski.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Molski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Renato misses.
Molski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molski scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Renato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Molski counters with a nice uppercut.
Molski lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Molski misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Molski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Molski misses with an uppercut
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molski's knee momentarily.
Molski shoots in for a takedown but Renato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Molski misses with a left hand
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Molski jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Molski misses with a looping right.
Molski backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Molski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Molski blocks the leg kick.
Molski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Molski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato misses with a shot to the body
and Molski counters with a nice uppercut.
Molski throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato throws a hook but Molski blocks it.
Molski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Molski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molski slips a straight right by Renato.
Renato misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renato avoids the body shot from Molski.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molski on the side of the head.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molski has Renato up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Molski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renato.
Molski trying to stall but Renato improves his position.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato has a couple of punches blocked by Molski.
Renato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Renato.
Molski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski lands with a left to the head.
Molski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molski struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Molski misses with the head strike.
Renato lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Renato pushes Molski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molski.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Molski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molski misses with a wild body shot.
Molski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Molski connects with the punch.
Molski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molski lands in his opponent's guard.
Molski postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Martti Molski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Renato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Renato!
Molski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Renato passes into half guard.
Renato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski is refusing to be controlled, as Renato sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Molski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Renato is one step ahead there.
Renato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Molski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Molski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Molski misses with a takedown
and Renato counters with a low kick, right behind Molski 's knee.
Molski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molski swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Renato swings for the body but Molski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molski manages to avoid it.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Molski's corner calls for a 1-2. Molski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski misses with an uppercut.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Molski's ribs.
Molski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Molski moves away and avoids it.
Molski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Molski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molski throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato moves out of range of the leg kick from Molski.
Molski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
Renato lands a jab to the head.
Molski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Renato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Molski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Molski looking to control but instead Renato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renato controlling the position well.
Molski is trying to control the action in half guard but Renato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Renato wants to control but Molski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Molski is looking to take a break and control but Renato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molski wants to take a breather but Renato is having none of it.
Molski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Renato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Renato is refusing to be controlled, as Molski sits in half guard.
Molski prevents Renato from standing back up.
Molski throws a strike but Renato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molski moves into the clinch.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato tries to throw a body punch but Molski avoids it by throwing Renato back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molski.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molski lands a nice shot to the body.
Renato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molski throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato is trying to stall.
Molski has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Renato.
I think Renato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tiago Renato!
After the fight, Tiago Renato was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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