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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Smut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Maxi Smut is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxi Smut!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smut misses the target.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Smut counters with a stiff right hand.
Smut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smut throws out the jab.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Smut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smut connects with a looping right hand.
Jones is rocked!
Smut jabs at Jones's body.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Smut scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smut pounces like a tiger and cracks Jones with a vicious hook! Jones is down but not out! Smut follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxi Smut!
Maxi Smut 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costa Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh Khema comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Flip ft. Chamillionaire - Playa 4 Life. Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Costa Diego's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Costa Diego!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego tries to clinch but Singh Khema moves out of range.
Singh Khema swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diego is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh Khema's half guard.
Singh Khema has one foot on Diego's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Singh Khema slips a jab from Diego.
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Singh Khema.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego checks a low kick from Singh Khema.
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Singh Khema up against the cage.
Diego with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Khema blocking some punches.
Singh Khema tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Singh Khema swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Costa Diego has been cut.
Diego missing with knees to the body.
Diego tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh Khema breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego tries to clinch
and Singh Khema counters with a straight right hand.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego looking to throw knees to the head but Singh Khema is blocking nicely.
Singh Khema manages to break the clinch.
Singh Khema cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh Khema paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singh Khema moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh Khema manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Khema misses with a straight left.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh Khema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Singh Khema tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh Khema controls his hands.
Singh Khema definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh Khema really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diego throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Khema breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh Khema was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Singh Khema moves out of range.
Singh Khema feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Singh Khema takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singh Khema lands with a light punch inside.
Singh Khema breaks the clinch.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh Khema circles away.
Singh Khema is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego throws out a counter right but Singh Khema avoids it with no problem.
Singh Khema cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh Khema escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Singh Khema as Diego shoots in.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Singh Khema counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh Khema circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh Khema swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh Khema throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh Khema counters with a body kick.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Singh Khema is having none of it.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh Khema is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to clinch there but Singh Khema circles away.
Singh Khema lands with an overhand left.
Diego is looking to clinch but Singh Khema is avoiding it.
Singh Khema turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singh Khema quickly recovers to half guard.
Singh Khema has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diego is on him like a limpet, forcing Singh Khema back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Singh Khema gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Singh Khema breaks the clinch.
Singh Khema drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego rushes Singh Khema and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Singh Khema pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh Khema misses with a wild body shot.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego closes the distance and pushes Singh Khema back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Costa Diego's cut.
That's time! Singh Khema's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diego is looking to clinch but Singh Khema is avoiding it.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh Khema swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Singh Khema wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego fails to land the takedown.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Singh Khema counter with a right hand.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Singh Khema bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh Khema swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Khema throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego closes the distance but Singh Khema moves to the side
and Singh Khema counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh Khema changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego tries to clinch up but Singh Khema circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego closes the distance but Singh Khema moves to the side
and Singh Khema counters with a nice body shot.
Singh Khema lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Singh Khema lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego rushes Singh Khema and presses him up against the cage.
Singh Khema working aggressively here.
Costa Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Singh Khema misses with a body punch.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh Khema keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Singh Khema pushes him off.
Singh Khema throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diego is rocked!
No joy there for Singh Khema, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh Khema finish him?
Singh Khema fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh Khema manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries to clinch there but Singh Khema circles away.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh Khema counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego fails with the takedown.
Singh Khema throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh Khema circles away.
Diego closes the distance and pushes Singh Khema back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Singh Khema throws a head punch that misses.
Singh Khema swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Singh Khema swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Singh Khema swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego forces Singh Khema back against the cage and clinches.
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to clinch up but Singh Khema circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh Khema throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh Khema defends it nicely.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Diego.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh Khema.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego tries to clinch there but Singh Khema circles away.
Singh Khema swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego has his takedown stuffed
and Singh Khema counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Costa Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diego shoots in but no luck this time.
Singh Khema ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Singh Khema gets tackled into the cage by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Diego tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh Khema smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Singh Khema.
Singh Khema swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Singh Khema scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Singh Khema as he connects with a hook.
Singh Khema connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego is looking to clinch but Singh Khema is avoiding it.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Singh Khema counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Diego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh Khema defends it nicely.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costa Diego.
Singh Khema throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
A slow jab from Singh Khema misses its intended target.
Diego moves away from the strike by Singh Khema.
Singh Khema thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh Khema tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh Khema throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh Khema throws a shot to the body.
Diego dives in and scores a takedown into Singh Khema's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Singh Khema, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh Khema connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Singh Khema breaks the clinch.
Diego tries to clinch up but Singh Khema circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh Khema scores with a jab to the head.
Singh Khema misses with a looping right.
Diego tries to clinch but Singh Khema is having none of it.
Singh Khema swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Singh Khema dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
Singh Khema swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh Khema lands with a shot to the body.
Singh Khema connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Costa Diego's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego darts in trying to clinch
and Singh Khema scores with a counter punch that sends Diego to the canvas! Singh Khema smells blood - he's punishing Diego with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diego has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema!
During a confident post fight interview, Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Gregory tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregory looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Gregory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregory connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt rushes Gregory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorys head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Hunt gets through Gregory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gregory tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregory is rocked!
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregory is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt cracks Gregory with a nice body shot.
Gregory wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gregory seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt prevents Gregory from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Gregory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Gregory's head.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Gregory is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gregory is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt pushes Gregory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gregory to his knees! Hunt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hunt!
Mark Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason ReConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Smultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smultz has chosen Linkin Park- Bleed it out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason ReConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Smultz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
ReConnor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
ReConnor wants to work for an arm triangle but Smultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ReConnor is working for a kimura but Smultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
ReConnor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smultz is just riding it out for now. ReConnor eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smultz is looking to get back to full guard here but ReConnor has managed to pass to side control instead.
ReConnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smultz, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smultz regains half guard.
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ReConnor prevents Smultz from improving his position.
Smultz is defending against the submission attempts here by ReConnor.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
ReConnor wants to pass the guard but Smultz is defending well.
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ReConnor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smultz sees it coming and defends easily.
ReConnor wants to work for an arm triangle but Smultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smultz tries to get to full guard but ReConnor has control of the leg.
Smultz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but ReConnor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smultz is defending against the submission attempts here by ReConnor.
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. ReConnor connects with a nice short shot to Smultz's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ReConnor is looking for a kimura here.
Smultz is pressing down on ReConnor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ReConnor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smultz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ReConnor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smultz working for a triangle but ReConnor defends it easily.
Smultz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ReConnor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smultz.
ReConnor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smultz tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ReConnor scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been informed that Smultz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
ReConnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smultz, who protects the arm well.
Smultz tries to improve position but can't.
ReConnor working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ReConnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smultz, who protects the arm well.
ReConnor is breathing heavily.
Smultz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
ReConnor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason ReConnor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ReConnor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smultz!
Smultz regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ReConnor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smultz has hold of ReConnor's hands but ReConnor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ReConnor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smultz!
ReConnor raining down shots from the mount!
ReConnor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smultz is trying desperately to improve position.
ReConnor working for a guillotine from mount but Smultz is in no mood to give up.
ReConnor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smultz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
ReConnor 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ReConnor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ReConnor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz is looking for a sweep.
Smultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ReConnor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smultz looking for a kimura from the bottom but ReConnor passes into side control!
Smultz sneaks back into half guard.
Smultz tries to get to full guard but ReConnor has control of the leg.
ReConnor is working for a kimura but Smultz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ReConnor trying to control from half guard but Smultz is working away.
ReConnor is working for a submission of some sort.
Jason ReConnor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ReConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smultz can do to turn this around?
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
ReConnor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ReConnor is looking for a kimura but Smultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ReConnor to get the leverage.
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. ReConnor connects with a nice short shot to Smultz's temple.
ReConnor working Smultz over with strikes.
ReConnor seems to be working for a kimura but Smultz defends the submission attempt.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
Smultz wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is looking for a sweep. ReConnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason ReConnor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ReConnor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ReConnor is looking to advance position but Smultz won't allow it.
ReConnor winds up and cracks Smultz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
ReConnor seems to be working for a kimura but Smultz defends the submission attempt.
Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
Smultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smultz is looking to get back to full guard here but ReConnor has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ReConnor is trying to get an arm triangle but Smultz is defending well.
ReConnor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smultz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smultz is looking for a sweep.
ReConnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smultz, who protects the arm well.
ReConnor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but ReConnor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ReConnor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smultz, who protects the arm well.
Smultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ReConnor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
ReConnor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smultz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ReConnor working over Smultz with some ground and pound. Smultz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
ReConnor is looking for a kimura but Smultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ReConnor to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smultz is defending against the submission attempts here by ReConnor.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Smultz actively working from the bottom here.
Smultz looking for submissions off his back.
ReConnor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ReConnor pulls his head out easily.
Smultz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and ReConnor pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
ReConnor has control of Smultz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smultz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smultz is working to get back to half guard.
ReConnor landing shots from mount.
Smultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
ReConnor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smultz is trying to escape the mount.
ReConnor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smultz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ReConnor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason ReConnor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ReConnor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason ReConnor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Nemec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Dippe (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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lukasz Nemec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Dippe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemec throws out a leg kick but Dippe moves out of range and Nemec only half commits.
Dippe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nemec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dippe moves into the clinch.
Nemec tries to pull guard but Dippe won't allow it.
Dippe lands a knee to the head.
Dippe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nemec lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that Dippe 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.
Dippe stalling the fight.
Dippe scores with a knee to the head.
Nemec is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dippe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Nemec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dippe landing knees to the head.
Dippe connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Dippe.
We've been hearing reports that Nemec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dippe connects with a knee to the head.
Dippe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nemec.
Dippe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dippe landing knees to the body.
Nemec is breathing heavily.
Dippe stalling.
Nemec is looking for a takedown.
Dippe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dippe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lukasz Nemec has been cut.
Dippe has Nemec pressed against the cage.
Dippe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nemec up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dippe's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nemec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dippe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dippe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nemec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dippe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Dippe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dippe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Dippe.
Dippe stalling.
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!
Dippe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nemec up against the cage.
Dippe continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dippe is pushing Nemec up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Dippe.
Dippe closes the distance and pushes Nemec back into the cage.
Dippe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dippe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nemec lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dippe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nemec backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dippe working Nemec over with knees to the body.
Dippe is struggling to control the position.
Nemec struggles to land a body shot inside as Dippe controls his hands.
Dippe with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dippe.
Nemec looking to stall.
Nemec tries to pull guard but Dippe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nemec drops back down to his feet.
Dippe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dippe stalling in the clinch.
Nemec jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dippe walks away with a smile on his face. Nemec gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dippe clinches with his opponent.
Nemec is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dippe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dippe connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dippe drops Nemec with a big knee straight up the middle! Nemec is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nemec is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dippe drives through and clinches with Nemec against the cage.
Oh Nemec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dippe lands a big knee! That's hurt Nemec! Oh, he's all over the place! Dippe lands another knee that sends Nemec to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Dippe!
After the fight, Alexander Dippe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chat Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myres kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In the End by Linkin Park. Watts has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Shane Myres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chat Watts's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chat Watts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watts closes the distance and clinches.
Watts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Watts stalls.
Watts lands an elbow that stopped Myres in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Shane Myres has been cut.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts lands a knee to the body.
Myres misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts breaks from the clinch.
Myres connects with a nice looking jab.
Watts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Myres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watts is fending him off so far but Myres persists. Nope, Watts circles away and we're back to standing.
Myres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grindhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Watts. No joy for Myres on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Myres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watts swivels and escapes.
Watts has closed the distance and engaged Myres in a clinch.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Watts.
Watts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myress head.
Watts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts stalling against the cage.
Watts receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
Watts is rocked!
Watts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watts is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Watts.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Watts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Watts slows down the pace here.
Myres working aggressively here.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Watts.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres lands a nice uppercut.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watts is trying to force a seperation but Myres has the dominant position.
Watts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Myres seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watts can turn it around.
Watts blocking some punches.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres lands a left hand.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Watts.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts blocking some punches.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Watts's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Watts drops to his knees and Myres pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Myres!
A very excited looking Shane Myres rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix comes into the arena with Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk blaring out of the sound system. Andre Hendrix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Steele!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steele scores with a jab. Hendrix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hendrix walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Hendrix fails to land the takedown.
Steele gets caught napping as Hendrix dives in and scores a takedown. Steele manages to retain guard.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendrix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Hendrix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hendrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steele felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
Hendrix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Steele defends the submission attempt.
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendrix is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Steele is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Collins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Collins misses with a hook.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
Wesson manages to get to full guard.
Wesson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Wesson.
Wesson is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Wesson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Wesson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wesson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dean Wesson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fliehr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Myres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Fliehr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myres!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres tries to keep at a distance but Fliehr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fliehr scores with a hook to the body.
Fliehr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fliehr lands a hook that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Myres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
Fliehr lands a left hand.
Fliehr drops Myres onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Myres is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Myres is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fliehr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Myres with a big uppercut! Myres tries to clinch up but Fliehr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Myres to the mat! Myres covers up and Fliehr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Fliehr!
Richard Fliehr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated James Myres had this to say: 'When you play punch face sometimes you get knocked out. Hope you liked the fight'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Granat Xhaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindberg's entrance music is At The Gates - The Book of Sand. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomas Lindberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Granat Xhaka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Xhaka is out of range.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Xhaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xhaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lindberg 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.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Xhaka moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
enabling Xhaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhaka's hands.
Xhaka gets a clinch.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xhaka lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a shot to the side of Xhaka's head.
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xhaka or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xhaka.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Xhaka lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg is trying to force a seperation but Xhaka has the dominant position.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lindberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xhaka looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xhaka's elbow.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Xhaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Xhaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good jab.
Xhaka walks into a jab.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Xhaka avoids the punch easily.
Xhaka looks to clinch
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the head.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg sets himself, and Xhaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Lindberg avoids it this time.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindberg with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Lindberg.
Xhaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka 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.
Xhaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Lindberg lands.
Lindberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhaka's hands.
Xhaka walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xhaka has time to react.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xhaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a shot to the body.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Xhaka's head.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xhaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg lands a really nice looking cross but Xhaka seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xhaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xhaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindberg lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindberg scores with a hook.
Xhaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xhaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xhaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xhaka slips a straight right by Lindberg.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindberg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Xhaka's belly button to the back.
Xhaka closes the distance and pushes Lindberg back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Lindberg.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but Xhaka keeps him there for the moment.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xhaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lindberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xhaka can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xhaka.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg is working Xhaka over against the cage.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
Xhaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindberg lands a right hand.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Lindberg lands a shot to the body.
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xhaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg scores with a hook to the body. Xhaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindberg lands with a nice body punch.
Lindberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindberg connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lindberg. Those never looked like landing.
Xhaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Xhaka moves out of range.
Lindberg sizes up Xhaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xhaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xhaka is rocked!
Lindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Xhaka should have avoided that one.
Xhaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xhaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg lands a jab to the nose.
Xhaka needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Lindberg digs a good hook to Xhaka's body.
Lindberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhaka can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg lands a jab to Xhaka's midsection.
Lindberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xhaka. Xhaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindberg lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Xhaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg works Xhaka's body with a nice hook.
Xhaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg works the jab nicely.
Lindberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xhaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xhaka slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xhaka's head.
A jab from Lindberg finds it's way through Xhaka's defenses.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xhaka at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg lunges at Xhaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xhaka's hand.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xhaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Lindberg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Xhaka.
Xhaka wants to clinch.
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xhaka defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Xhaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Xhaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindberg throws a good cross that connects.
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into Xhaka's ribs.
Lindberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xhaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xhaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Xhaka avoids it well.
Xhaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka lands a jab to Lindberg's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Xhaka tries to clinch
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
Xhaka ducks right into an uppercut from Lindberg.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Xhaka is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Xhaka moves out of range.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Xhaka.
A punch lands to the side of Xhaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindberg!
Lindberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lindberg catches Xhaka right on the button with a cross.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Xhaka ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka avoids it easily.
Xhaka moves forwards but Lindberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg stuns Xhaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xhaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Xhaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindberg connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Lindberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lindberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Xhaka with a series of wild strikes but Xhaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xhaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Lindberg - just one landing.
Lindberg lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Xhaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Xhaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindberg with a body shot.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Lindberg clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lindberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg lands with a straight right. Xhaka didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Xhaka moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xhaka's head.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindberg lands the left hand.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg throws a right and a left that Xhaka avoids nicely.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Xhaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lindberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Xhaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg throws a jab when Xhaka was well out of range.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Lindberg coming out on top.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xhaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Xhaka avoids it well.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xhaka has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xhaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xhaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Xhaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xhaka misses the shot to the body.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindberg connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lindberg backs off Xhaka throws a huge counter combo but Lindberg manages to avoid it all.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xhaka moves away.
Lindberg looks to land a left hand but Xhaka moved out of range nicely.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.
Lindberg jabs Xhaka right on the nose. Xhaka blinks but takes it well.
Xhaka defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Lindberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xhaka is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Xhaka with a series of wild strikes but Xhaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the body
and Lindberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xhaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a jab when Xhaka was well out of range.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg digs a good hook to Xhaka's body.
Xhaka slips a straight right by Lindberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Lindberg had his way with Granat Xhaka in that round.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Xhaka's ribs.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Xhaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xhaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xhaka.
Xhaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Xhaka is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.
Xhaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot
and Xhaka counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Xhaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xhaka defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xhaka slips a straight right by Lindberg.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Lindberg lands.
Xhaka clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Xhaka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lindberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xhaka.
Lindberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomas Lindberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lindberg.
A short left from Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg lands a right hand.
Lindberg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Xhaka to his knees! Lindberg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg retains his featherweight title!
Tomas Lindberg gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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