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EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osgar Ragnvaldr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Osgar Ragnvaldr enters the cage!
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185 lbs
14 - 15 - 3 |
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181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
14 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osgar Ragnvaldr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Ragnvaldr is predictable there
and Luca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnvaldr looking to score a takedown here. Luca is defending well but Ragnvaldr drives through and ends up in Luca's guard.
Ragnvaldr slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnvaldr is keen to just control but Luca is a slippery customer.
Ragnvaldr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luca's head.
Still in half guard, Ragnvaldr seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ragnvaldr thows a huge punch but Luca dodges it nicely.
Ragnvaldr not doing much here.
Luca is trying to stand back up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him
Ragnvaldr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luca is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook to the side of Luca's head but Luca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnvaldr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luca finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnvaldr's head.
Luca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca connects with an inside leg kick.
Luca throws a hook to the side of Ragnvaldr's head but Ragnvaldr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luca lands a jab-cross combination.
Ragnvaldr lands with a shot to the body.
Luca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnvaldr.
Luca wants to clinch up but Ragnvaldr keeps it at a distance.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luca defends it well.
Ragnvaldr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnvaldr slips under a jab from Luca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Osgar Ragnvaldr has been cut.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luca has Ragnvaldr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luca.
Luca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnvaldr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr digs a right hand into Luca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luca's gas tank.
Ragnvaldr just leaning against Luca, taking a breather.
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnvaldr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luca.
Luca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnvaldr checks it well.
Luca cracks Ragnvaldr with a good jab.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr lands with an uppercut that bounces Luca off the cage and back into range.
Luca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luca moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnvaldr.
No joy there for Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luca is breathing heavily.
Ragnvaldr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnvaldr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luca slips a straight right by Ragnvaldr.
Luca thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick as Luca jumps back.
Luca misses with a straight left.
Luca lands with a cross.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr throws an off balance right hand
and Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnvaldr.
Luca wants to clinch.
Ragnvaldr scores with the left hand. Luca knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osgar Ragnvaldr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca throws a hook but Ragnvaldr blocks it.
Luca throws a jab when Ragnvaldr was well out of range.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Luca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Luca misses its intended target.
Luca throws a right and a left that Ragnvaldr avoids nicely.
Luca moves out of range of the strikes.
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnvaldr lands a really nice looking cross but Luca seems unphased.
Ragnvaldr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luca throws a looping overhand right but Ragnvaldr ducks down to avoid it.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Luca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnvaldr.
Luca closes the distance but Ragnvaldr moves to the side
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luca tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ragnvaldr manages to move to mount!
Luca is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnvaldr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent.
Ragnvaldr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Luca has worked his arm free - good work by Luca!
Luca seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnvaldr dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luca is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ragnvaldr takes a little break here. Luca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr is continuing to stall.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr prevents Luca from escaping the position.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Luca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnvaldr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnvaldr lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Ragnvaldr slams his shin into Luca's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luca counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnvaldr 's knee.
Luca wants to clinch.
Ragnvaldr throws out a leg kick but Luca moves out of range and Ragnvaldr only half commits.
Luca thuds his right hand into Ragnvaldr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Luca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnvaldr scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnvaldr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luca scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnvaldr connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luca.
Ragnvaldr looks to throw the jab but Luca is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
That's time! Luca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luca takes one on the button.
Ragnvaldr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luca connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Luca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnvaldr misses with a leg kick
and Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luca blocking some punches.
Luca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnvaldr's elbow.
Luca trying to stall but Ragnvaldr improves his position.
Luca working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr lands an uppercut.
Ragnvaldr gets control of Luca's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ragnvaldr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luca wanted to stand there but Ragnvaldr had control of the position.
Ragnvaldr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luca is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnvaldr is on top in guard.
Ragnvaldr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luca is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Luca stops Ragnvaldr from passing to mount.
Ragnvaldr controlling from side mount.
Luca prevents Ragnvaldr from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luca seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnvaldr dominates the positioning.
Luca wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr drags him back down.
Ragnvaldr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Luca is pushing Ragnvaldr's head away, looking to escape. Ragnvaldr manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
Luca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice body kick from Ragnvaldr.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr misses with a straight right.
Ragnvaldr scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Luca.
Luca throws a hook but Ragnvaldr blocks it.
Ragnvaldr cracks Luca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Ragnvaldr.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnvaldr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ragnvaldr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
142 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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161 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd swings for the body but Lundin moves out of range.
Lundin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lundin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byrd misses with a hook. Lundin ducked under it nicely.
Lundin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lundin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundin takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Lundin.
We've been hearing reports that Byrd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Byrd delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Lundin does no damage.
A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Lundin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundin wants to land a leg kick but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lundin's half guard.
Byrd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lundin is just riding it out for now. Byrd eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd is looking for a kimura here.
Byrd wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy.
Lundin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lundin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Byrd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lundin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byrd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Byrd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Byrd is pressing down on Lundin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lundin is holding on for now.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Lundin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lundin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Byrd passes into side control, despite Lundin's attempt to control the position.
Byrd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Byrd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lundin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lundin is trying to improve his position.
Lundin prevents Byrd from improving position.
Lundin is looking to regain half guard here but Byrd keeps moving and retains side control.
Lundin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundin tries to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd 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.
Lundin misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lundin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byrd or perhaps it was just good defense by Lundin, which made it look bad.
Byrd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lundin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lundin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Byrd misses the body punch
and Lundin counters with a good, hard body kick but Byrd shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundin is just out of range.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundin can do to turn this around?
Lundin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lundin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd fakes the leg kick and cracks Lundin in the body.
Byrd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Lundin.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd feinted with a counter takedown.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
And Lundin responds with a good body kick, but Byrd manages to step out the way in time.
Lundin is looking to land body kicks.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Byrd here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lundin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lundin tried to score with a low kick but Byrd checks it.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Lundin manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrd - that will leave a mark!
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Lundin is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd defending well as Lundin loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Lundin misses.
A low kick from Lundin is predictable there
and Lundin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lundin blocks the body kick.
Lundin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lundin's corner calls for a 1-2. Lundin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cody Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Lundin.
Lundin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lundin scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Byrd connects with a solid leg kick.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Lundin is working away.
Byrd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lundin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byrd.
Lundin is defending against the submission attempts here by Byrd.
Byrd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lundin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd trying to mount his opponent but Lundin defends it.
Byrd trying to control the action but Lundin is working from the bottom.
Lundin trying to hold on to Byrd's head to control him but Byrd postures up.
Byrd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lundin wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lundin has worked his arm free - good work by Lundin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Byrd stuns Lundin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lundin.
A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target.
Byrd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Lundin looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Lundin lands a jab.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lundin if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd has a takedown stuffed.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses
and Lundin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lundin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lundin throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a good low kick that Lundin was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lundin lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Lundin tries to clinch but Byrd is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lundin.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lundin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrd swings for the body but Lundin moves out of range.
Lundin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Byrd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrd.
Nice shot lands for Byrd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byrd. That one must have hurt.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Byrd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lundin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lundin looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
Lundin controls Byrd momentarily but Byrd frees himself.
Byrd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundin's guard.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundin avoid being mounted?
Byrd wants to pass to mount but Lundin is defending the position.
Lundin wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byrd is working for a submission of some sort.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lundin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lundin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byrd is working away from the top position though.
Lundin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundin wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy.
Byrd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lundin is looking to control Byrd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundin avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundin manages to avoid it.
Byrd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lundin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrd. Byrd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundin.
Lundin slips under a jab from Byrd.
Lundin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Byrd blocks the leg kick.
Byrd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrd punishes Lundin's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Lundin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lundin tries to score with a low kick but Byrd moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Byrd.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Lundin moved out of range nicely.
Lundin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lundin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lundin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Byrd jabs at Lundin's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Cody Lundin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Lundin misses.
Byrd cracks the inside of Lundin's front leg.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Lundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundin missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lundin tries to work over Byrd's front leg with a kick but Byrd checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lundin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lundin.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. Lundin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Byrd 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lundin.
Byrd takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
Lundin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lundin at a distance.
Lundin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Lundin saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd shoots in for a double leg but Lundin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lundin misses with the combination.
Lundin doesn't manage to clinch there - Byrd circles away.
Lundin throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Byrd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lundin misses with a leg kick.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but Lundin blocks it.
Byrd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byrd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Byrd catches Lundin right on the button with a cross.
Lundin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is looking to land body kicks.
Lundin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Lundin's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd stuns Lundin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrd lands a jab.
Lundin misses the jab.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lundin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byrd jabs Lundin right on the nose. Lundin blinks but takes it well.
Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lundin throws a right hand that Byrd ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrd also avoids with ease.
Lundin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Byrd takes a step back to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd 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 Lundin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lundin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lundin throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Lundin lands a head kick!
Byrd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundin throws a head kick that misses
and Byrd counters with a leg kick.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd moves out of range as Lundin throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Byrd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Byrd as he connects with a hook.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Lundin's leg but Lundin calmly moves out of range.
Lundin tries to work over Byrd's front leg with a kick but Byrd checks it.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Lundin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lundin tries to avoid it.
Lundin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lundin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lundin throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Lundin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd stalks Lundin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lundin's face. Lundin staggers backwards, shaken.
Lundin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Cody Lundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lundin.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Lundin's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Lundin. That snapped Byrd's head back.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lundin under the eye.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lundin.
A combination from Lundin does no damage.
Byrd scores with a jab.
Lundin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a jab to the head.
Byrd lands with a nice body kick.
Lundin needs to keep his hands up - Byrd had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Lundin misses.
Lundin avoids the head kick by Byrd.
Byrd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Byrd thumps Lundin with a low kick.
Byrd connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lundin.
Lundin misses with a kick to the body
and Byrd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
It appears Byrd was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd slips under a jab from Lundin.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Byrd, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
A shot to the body from Byrd misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lundin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lundin throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Lundin blocks the body kick.
Byrd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundin keeps working.
Byrd controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Banner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner instigates a clinch.
A short right from Fantana.
Fantana throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fantana fails to land.
Banner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banner prevents Fantana from breaking the clinch.
Fantana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantana lands a right hand.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner cracks Fantana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner forces Fantana back against the cage and clinches.
Banner lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantana misses with the head strike.
Fantana dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Fantana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner prevents Fantana from breaking the clinch.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Banner effectively controlling the action here.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Fantana lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banner slips a jab from Fantana.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner moves into range and clinches up with Fantana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantana gets an underhook and turns Banner into the cage.
Fantana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Fantana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Fantana's shoulder, as Fantana tries to avoid the shot.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner clinches.
Fantana avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
Banner misses with a body punch.
Banner is struggling to control the position.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
Fantana takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantana manages to break the clinch.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Fantana tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Fantana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banner's guard.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana stands up over Banner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fantana manages to get himself to full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
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!
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantana's guard.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fantana defends it well.
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fantana has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner 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.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Fantana looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Fantana works the jab nicely.
Fantana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner slips a straight right by Fantana.
Banner is looking to clinch but Fantana is avoiding it.
Fantana attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana scores with a jab to the head.
Banner is rocked!
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantana avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantana cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Fantana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Fantana slips the punch.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fantana to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantana scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Fantana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantana works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner tries to clinch but Fantana moves away
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantana trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control Fantana's posture but Fantana avoids it.
Fantana grinds an elbow into Banner's temple.
Banner regains half guard.
Fantana stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
Fantana is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner tries to kick Fantana off but Fantana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Fantana wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fantana is controlling him.
Fantana distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Fantana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fantana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantana wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Fantana is working away.
Fantana trying to control from the bottom.
Banner is looking to stall here but Fantana recovers full guard.
Fantana wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Fantana gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantana scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner is looking to control Fantana's arms but Fantana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banner has his back to the cage.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantana.
Banner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fantana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantana takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Bruce Banner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantana misses with a body punch.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantana blocks the elbow strike.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner has Fantana up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Fantana dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana breaks the clinch.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Fantana seems unphased.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brian Fantana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Fantana 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.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
Fantana is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fantana manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantana walks into a straight right hand from Banner.
Fantana is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner throws a powerful right kick. Fantana tried to block low but the kick was high! Fantana was taken right off of his feet! Banner jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aldo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aldo trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Aldo 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.
Aldo content to stall in guard here.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo is working Finch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aldo.
Aldo throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Finch dodges the ground and pound from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Finch is looking for a sweep.
Finch tries to escape but Aldo is in control.
Aldo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aldo's guard! Nice work there by Finch!
Aldo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aldo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.
Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finch pushing down on Aldo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finch wants to pass to mount but Aldo is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finch pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo'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.
Finch connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Aldo is now in Finch's guard.
Aldo throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Finch is keeping the position.
Aldo trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aldo pushing down on Finch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Aldo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura but Finch is defending well.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Finch has him pressed against the cage.
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Aldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo fails with the takedown.
Finch lands with a cross.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch motions for Aldo to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finch sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Aldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finch is controlling Aldo's posture.
Aldo 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.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldo throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Aldo.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aldo shoots and misses
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Aldo tries to counter with a takedown but Finch is quick to defend against it.
Aldo tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo feinted with a counter takedown.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Aldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Aldo avoids a kick to the body.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch scores with a push kick.
Finch throws a head kick that half lands.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldo. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes one to the side of the head.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Aldo 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.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finch 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Richmond Finch made sure he mentioned Pearson Specter Litt, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minasian comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4b4eyEwI8. Veide has chosen Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
262 lbs
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255 lbs
32 - 18 - 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veide lands a big head kick that sends Minasian tumbling to the mat! Veide takes a step backwards and waves Minasian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Arthur Minasian has been cut.
Veide throws a shot from downtown. Minasian moves away and avoids it.
Veide moves in close and cracks Minasian with a massive right hand! Minasian, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Veide!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Varg Veide!
Varg Veide took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally, that twat of a manager remembered to set my sliders...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunter Vogler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurt comes to the cage accompanied by Stayin' Alive. Vogler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Durchblick - Mach Dich Locker. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt The Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunter Vogler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Vogler.
The Hurt punishes Vogler's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by The Hurt's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vogler misses with a left hand
and The Hurt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vogler misses with an uppercut. The Hurt saw that one coming.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Hurt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Hurt misses with a body kick.
Jab by Vogler.
The Hurt throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hurt backing away here, and Vogler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Hurt throws out the jab.
It seemed like Vogler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Hurt.
The Hurt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt lands with a right hand.
Vogler looks to land a body kick but The Hurt moved away.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick and Vogler moves out of range easily.
Vogler with a jab.
Vogler blocks a jab.
Burt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hurt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vogler.
Vogler looks for the body kick but The Hurt saw that one coming.
Vogler lands with a slapping head kick.
Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Hurt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogler.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vogler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogler wants to clinch.
Gunter Vogler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler thumps The Hurt with a low kick.
The Hurt just misses with a punch to the body.
The Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Vogler - just one landing.
A bone on bone clash there as The Hurt blocks the leg kick.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hurt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogler cracks The Hurt with an open hand slap.
Vogler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Hurt on the side of the head.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses.
Vogler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Hurt blocks the body kick.
The Hurt lands a head shot.
It looks like Gunter Vogler has been cut.
Vogler scores with a jab.
Vogler misses with a body shot.
The Hurt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hurt.
The Hurt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick by Vogler misses
and The Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vogler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Hurt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vogler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Hurt on the side of the head.
Vogler misses with a body punch
enabling The Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogler misses with a few strikes there.
The Hurt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Hurt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogler throws a big counter head kick but The Hurt avoids it with no problem.
Vogler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vogler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Vogler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Vogler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler'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.
The Hurt staying out of range there.
The Hurt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vogler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Vogler misses.
Vogler misses with a body punch
and The Hurt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vogler lands with an overhand left.
Vogler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vogler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Hurt clobbers Vogler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but The Hurt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt throws a leg kick that misses.
The Hurt ducks right into an uppercut from Vogler.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Vogler counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Hurt throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from The Hurt misses.
Vogler pushes The Hurt away with a front kick.
Vogler rushes The Hurt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler tries a body shot but The Hurt blocks it.
The Hurt lands a nice uppercut.
Vogler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Hurt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vogler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hurt is keeping the position for now.
The Hurt has his feet on Vogler's thighs here. He's pushed Vogler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vogler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burt The Hurt!
A very excited looking Burt The Hurt 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 Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe has chosen It's On! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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151 lbs
36 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Saibot misses.
Lesnoe slips a jab from Saibot.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnoe tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Saibot misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Saibot misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saibot takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnoe's shoulder, as Lesnoe tries to avoid the shot.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Lesnoe's head but Lesnoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saibot cracks Lesnoe with a good jab.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Lesnoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnoe throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Saibot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesnoe defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe 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.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Lesnoe misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnoe wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe takes one to the chin there.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Lesnoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saibot cracks Lesnoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lesnoe wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lesnoe. That one must have hurt.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Saibot lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Saibot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnoe wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Lesnoe slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saibot lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnoe.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws a hook but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot checks a low kick from Lesnoe.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Lesnoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Lesnoe jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Lesnoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lesnoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lesnoe misses with a hook
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saibot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lesnoe - the referee stops the clock and Saibot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lesnoe. Saibot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lesnoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnoe misses with a jab to the body
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Lesnoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lesnoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lesnoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saibot. Saibot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Lesnoe ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe cracks Saibot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a right hand
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot misses with a hook. Lesnoe ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Lesnoe.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnoe's hands.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Lesnoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uebishe Lesnoe 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.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnoe can pounce on him.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot punishes Lesnoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
A shot to the liver by Lesnoe. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lesnoe. Saibot shrugs it off though.
Lesnoe looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Lesnoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Lesnoe motions for Saibot to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe misses with a hook.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
Saibot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot stuns Lesnoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lesnoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lesnoe misses.
Saibot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot slips under a jab from Lesnoe.
Nice body kick there by Lesnoe.
A jab lands there for Saibot.
Lesnoe misses with a left hand
and Lesnoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lesnoe doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnoe's head.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot shoots in and bounces Lesnoe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Beast Cartel inform us that Lesnoe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot drops back looking for a leg! Lesnoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnoe manages to kick Saibot off! Saibot jumps back into Lesnoe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnoe is pulling down on Saibot's head. It's preventing any offense from Saibot, at least for the moment.
Lesnoe working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnoe keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lesnoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lesnoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Saibot. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnoe blocks a jab.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Lesnoe thumps Saibot with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Lesnoe misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnoe at a distance.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saibot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lesnoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesnoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saibot.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Lesnoe lands a head shot.
Saibot takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Lesnoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Lesnoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lesnoe! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lesnoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lesnoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe throws a lazy body kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot tries to move into range but Lesnoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Lesnoe slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Lesnoe moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Lesnoe misses.
Saibot defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot working the ground and pound.
Saibot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lesnoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saibot trying to control the position but Lesnoe is working away.
Saibot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnoe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saibot wants to control but Lesnoe is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saibot off and has taken his back!
Lesnoe is hanging on to Saibot's back as he tries to escape.
Saibot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot is in bad spot 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 Noob Saibot 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. And we move into the final round!
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saibot under the eye.
Lesnoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Lesnoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
Saibot feinted with a counter takedown.
Saibot defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Lesnoe throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Lesnoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnoe under the eye.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnoe pinned against the cage. Lesnoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Lesnoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Lesnoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Lesnoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lesnoe! But no joy.
Saibot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lesnoe is trying to defend but Saibot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot working over Lesnoe with some ground and pound. Lesnoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saibot trying to control the action but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
Saibot wants to pass to mount but Lesnoe is defending the position.
Saibot trying to control the pace.
Saibot seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lesnoe has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnoe is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnoe has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnoe.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lesnoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibot defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saibot 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
A victorious Noob Saibot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Uebishe Lesnoe was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, my man. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Demiurge. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess throws a lazy body kick
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hess misses with a body shot.
Perkele swings for the body but Hess moves out of range.
Hess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Hess tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkele tries a quick counter leg kick but Hess is wise to it.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hess moves away.
Hess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hess thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hess misses with a jab to the body
and Perkele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hess has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Perkele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hess lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hess works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick from Hess.
Hess misses with a left hand
and Perkele counters with a one-two to the body.
Hess misses with a kick to the body.
Hess sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Hess.
Hess digs a good body shot into Perkele's ribs.
Hess throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Perkele misses.
Perkele sizes up Hess with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hess rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Hess off balance momentarily.
Perkele swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele throws a push kick but Hess slaps the foot to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perkele 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.
Hess missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hess lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
Hess connects with the punch.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Hess.
Perkele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Perkele scores with a push kick.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Hess moved away.
Hess misses the body punch
and Perkele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hess throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hess backing away here, and Perkele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Hess off the cage and back into range.
Perkele thumps Hess with a low kick.
Hess throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Hess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hess scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkele slips a straight right by Hess.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hess pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Perkele responds with a good body kick, but Hess manages to step out the way in time.
Hess throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hess misses with a body shot
and Perkele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Hess tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Hess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perkele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
Hess takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Hess takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Hess scores with a body shot.
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkele drops his hands momentarily and Hess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele throws a head kick but Hess moves out of range.
Hess misses with a body shot
and Perkele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hess thinking.
Perkele thumps Hess with a low kick.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hess on the side of the head.
Jon Hess's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hess misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 Jon Hess will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hess chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hess scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hess misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Hess throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jon Hess is winning the standup battle so far.
Hess throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hess to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele slips under a jab from Hess.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Hess lands with a slapping head kick.
Perkele defending well as Hess loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Hess's belly button to the back.
Hess pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele motions for Hess to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hess has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkele.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hess uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Hess misses the shot to the body.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele lands a big right hand that sends Hess crashing to the mat! Perkele stays standing though and waves Hess back to his feet!
Hess is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess tries to get into range but Perkele steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hess! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Perkele scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele very nearly forgot to thank Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Traylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Parker's choice of entrance music: Battery - Metallica. 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Traylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Parker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traylor clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Parker tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Traylor has him pressed against the cage.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Nice body punch from Traylor.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Scott Parker's cut even more.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Traylor is pushing Parker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Traylor can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traylor throws an elbow but it misses.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Traylor on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Traylor.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Parker prevents a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traylor slows down the pace here.
Parker pulls guard effortlessly.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing Traylor from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Traylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Traylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parker is looking for a triangle here but Traylor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traylor decides to stand back up.
Traylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Traylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Traylor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Traylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
The cut above Scott Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Traylor throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Traylor drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Parker misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Traylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Traylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scott Parker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker's coach down at Guerrilla MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Parker misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Traylor misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Traylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slade Traylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Traylor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker moves out of range as Traylor strikes.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker pushes Traylor away with a front kick.
Traylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Traylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Traylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Traylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Parker.
Traylor misses with the head strike.
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traylor dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker jumps guard but Traylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Traylor to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker throws a leg kick but Traylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Traylor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traylor lands a jab.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Traylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Traylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Traylor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Nice shot by Traylor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Parker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Slade Traylor 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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