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OFC: Blood Night XL PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tane Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Down with the Sickness (instrumental) -Disturbed as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sigurd Wallace enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tane Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Wallace!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Huia misses.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Huia.
Huia scores with a jab to the head.
Huia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huia blocks a jab.
Huia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Huia misses with a few strikes there.
Huia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wallace is rocked!
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Huia finish him?
Wallace bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Huia comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Wallace falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Wallace was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tane Huia!
Tane Huia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black Coleman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tupper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupper throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tupper is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coleman prevents Tupper from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Tupper's head.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Tupper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Tupper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Tupper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Coleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coleman.
Coleman drives through and clinches with Tupper against the cage.
Coleman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Tupper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
A combination from Coleman does no damage.
Coleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coleman has Tupper up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tupper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Tupper.
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Coleman rushes Tupper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tupper's efforts to push away.
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Tupper misses.
Tupper swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Tupper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coleman looking for a takedown.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupper misses with a double jab.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Tupper avoids it well and moves away.
Coleman moves forwards but Tupper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Tupper avoids them all with ease.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupper clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tupper has one foot on Coleman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Tupper as Coleman shoots in.
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupper breaks from the clinch.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupper under the eye.
Tupper misses with a double jab.
Coleman cracks a nice hook into Tupper's ribs.
A nice combination there by Tupper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Tupper misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coleman winds up and cracks Tupper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper defending well though.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tupper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Tupper won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Tupper is trying to stand.
Coleman winds up and cracks Tupper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Tupper is working away.
Coleman prevents Tupper from standing back up.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman throwing shots but Tupper is blocking nicely.
Tupper is looking to escape.
Coleman wants to control but Tupper is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman stops Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupper's head.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper defending well though.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman working over Tupper with some ground and pound. Tupper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman prevents Tupper from standing back up.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper defending well though.
Coleman is working for a kimura but Tupper is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Coleman with a jab.
Tupper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tupper does no damage.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Coleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Tupper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Coleman is working Tupper over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tupper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coleman connects with a decent elbow.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but Coleman drags him back down.
Tupper dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman in side control, throwing shots but Tupper defends.
Tupper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tupper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coleman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupper scrambles back to his feet.
Tupper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby Tupper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman tries to clinch but Tupper is having none of it.
Tupper wants to counter with a clinch but Coleman pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Tupper.
A punch combination from Tupper misses.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman darts in looking for a takedown but Tupper gets double underhooks and turns Coleman into the cage.
Tupper tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupper loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Tupper swinging wildly here.
Tupper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tupper keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Black Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman prevents Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Tupper wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Tupper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tupper uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tupper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper lands a jab-cross combination.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupper tries to land a front kick but Coleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupper.
Tupper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Tupper misses with a combination
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tupper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coleman stays in close to Tupper's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tupper's head.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper.
Coleman shoots in but Tupper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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163 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao misses with a hook
and Gomez counters with a nice body kick.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Brandao counters with a left and a right that stings Gomez.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Iron Palace in the buildup to the fight.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Gomez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brandao will feel that in the morning.
A left and a right from Brandao both land. Nice combination.
Gomez tests Brandao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Brandao's head but Brandao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao has managed to clinch.
Gomez is trying to stall.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Brandao lands a nice knee to the body.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Brandao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brandao keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Brandao on the inside.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gomez wants to stall.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brandao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Brandao avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandao is defending well for now.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brandao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
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!
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brandao has Gomez pushed against the cage.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao stalls.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brandao is keeping busy.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandao is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Gomez landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gomez.
Brandao avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez working Brandao over with knees to the body.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao misses with a hook.
Brandao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gomez throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao checks a leg kick nicely.
Brandao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandao blocks the leg kick.
Brandao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Jose Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a low kick as Brandao jumps back.
Brandao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandao's head.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandao.
Jose Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao lands an overhand right.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez takes one on the button.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandao avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao landing knees to the body.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Brandao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Gomez lands a good knee to the midsection. Brandao won't want to take too many of those.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Jose Brandao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandao is defending well for now.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Gomez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brandao.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brandao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gomez working Brandao over with knees to the body.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brandao avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
Gomez taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Brandao lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomez won't want to take too many of those.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Brandao blocks it.
Brandao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez is pushing Brandao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Gomez tries to tie him up.
Gomez effectively controlling the action here.
Brandao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoiding damage as Brandao throws knees to the body.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Gomez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Brandao.
Gomez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brandao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gomez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez dodges an elbow strike from Brandao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gomez scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Brandao avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a combination
and Gomez counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandao swinging wildly here.
Brandao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao misses with a hook
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandao misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Brandao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandao is out of range and Gomez settles back down.
A nice combination there by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandao checks it well.
Osvaldo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Gomez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandao slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandao rather than just go for the knockout.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Gomez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Brandao looking to stall.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Brandao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jose Brandao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Gomez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gomez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Brandao.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brandao lands a nice knee to the body.
Brandao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandao lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brandao obliges.
Brandao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandao.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gomez obliges.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Brandao.
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!
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Brandao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brandao tries to land a knee to the head but Gomez blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Brandao wants to stall.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brandao up against the cage.
Brandao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez trying to stall but Brandao improves his position.
Gomez tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Brandao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Osvaldo Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Brandao blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brandao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Brandao!
A less than humble Jose Brandao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Camble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen KAANCEPTS as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Camble drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Aoki follows Camble to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loki Aoki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Loki Aoki thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macaulay Culkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes into the arena with Coal Chamber - Burgundy blaring out of the sound system. Culkin has chosen Already Dead 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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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macaulay Culkin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kessler closes the distance and pushes Culkin back into the cage.
The referee calls for Kessler to work.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Culkin as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler stalling the fight.
Culkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Culkin manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Kessler slams his shin into Culkin's torso.
Culkin works Kessler's body with a nice hook.
Culkin tries to work over Kessler's front leg with a kick but Kessler checks it.
Kessler lands with an uppercut that bounces Culkin off the cage and back into range.
Kessler pushes Culkin away with a front kick.
Kessler forces Culkin back against the cage and clinches.
Kessler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Culkin up against the cage.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Culkin is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler has Culkin pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Kessler lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler is stalling here.
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler moves into range and clinches up with Culkin.
Kessler slowing the pace effectively.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Culkin.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Culkin avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Culkin or not.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Culkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Culkin can turn it around.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Culkin avoids it.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Culkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Kessler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kessler tries to work over Culkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Culkin tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Kessler gets through Culkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kessler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kessler pushes Culkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler stalling.
Culkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Culkin tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Culkins head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin tries to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Culkin is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Culkin tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler is struggling to control the position.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Culkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Kessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Culkin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
Culkin wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler keeps control of Culkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kessler tries to work over Culkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Culkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kessler.
Culkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler stalling.
Culkin is trying to push Kessler away but Kessler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Culkin blocks an uppercut.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Kessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Culkin up against the cage.
Culkin blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Culkin is blocking nicely.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Culkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Culkin's calf.
Macaulay Culkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Culkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kessler drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kessler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Culkin. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler darts in trying to clinch
letting Culkin counter with a right hand.
Kessler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kessler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Culkin, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culkin.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Culkin up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Culkin takes a shot to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
Culkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Culkin working hard to break the clinch.
Kessler working aggressively here.
Kessler has Culkin pressed against the cage, preventing Culkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
The referee calls for Culkin to work.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Culkin controls the action.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Culkin avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Culkin being controlled against the cage.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Culkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culkin tries to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling the position.
Culkin wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler stalling the fight.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler pushes Culkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Culkin's head.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culkin managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Culkin is trying to break free.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Culkin avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Culkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaulay Culkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Culkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalil Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Technique comes to the cage accompanied by Eye in the sky . Mack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rapamycin. Immortal Technique has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalil Mack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Technique darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Technique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Technique landing knees to the head.
Mack tries to break free but Technique pushes him back against the cage.
Technique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Technique lands an elbow that stopped Mack in his tracks for a moment.
Technique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack is rocked!
Technique has Mack pressed against the cage, preventing Mack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mack takes an elbow to the temple.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Technique finish him?
Technique lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Technique utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mack has had enough of the clinch but Technique keeps him there for the moment.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Technique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Technique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Technique obliges.
Mack looks winded!
Technique lands a damaging elbow.
Technique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mack's efforts to push away.
Mack is trying to break free.
Technique has Mack pressed against the cage, preventing Mack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Technique has him pressed against the cage.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Technique lands a damaging elbow.
Mack wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Mack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mack working hard to break the clinch.
Technique lands a damaging elbow.
Technique putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Technique scores with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Technique has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Technique.
Mack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Technique creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mack's defenses.
Technique has Mack pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mack is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Technique - that's hurt Mack badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mack is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mack doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Immortal Technique!
Post fight, Immortal Technique took to the microphone: 'The voice of racism preaching the Gospel is devilish. A fake church called the prophet Muhammad a terrorist, for "getting God" is not religion, but a spiritual bond and Jesus is the most quoted prophet in the Quran.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jager comes into the arena with Afrikanerhart blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews tries to sprawl but De Jager drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Jager looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is not content to let De Jager control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matthews reverses the position - he's now on top in De Jager's guard.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead De Jager has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jager works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Jager wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Jager is looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Jager is proving hard to escape from.
De Jager trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to stand but De Jager is controlling from the bottom.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
De Jager pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
De Jager wants to control but Matthews passes easily into half guard.
Matthews has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, De Jager works to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Jager is proving hard to escape from.
De Jager is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Jager drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Well, if De Jager is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
De Jager wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Matthews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Matthews defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from De Jager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Jager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matthews throws a right hand that De Jager ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jager also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Jager with a body shot.
De Jager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
De Jager swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews cracks a nice hook into De Jager's ribs.
De Jager fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
De Jager throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Jager dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Clay Matthews's cut even more.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Matthews looks to land a combination but De Jager avoids it well.
Matthews throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from De Jager.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but De Jager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews slips under a jab.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a leg kick.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
De Jager misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matthews!
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and De Jager connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Jager counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Jager.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
De Jager moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.
De Jager thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Matthews tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
De Jager misses with an uppercut.
Matthews lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews cracks De Jager with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews looks for the body kick but De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Jager.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
De Jager misses with a few strikes there.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Matthews.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
De Jager slips under a jab.
Matthews slips a jab from De Jager.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
De Jager shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but De Jager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jager misses with a hook.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but De Jager bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews slips a straight right by De Jager.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Jager slips a jab from Matthews.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clay Matthews.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Matthews!
A victorious Clay Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aksel Stenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stenger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face?. Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handle eats them both and turns towards Stenger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Handle misses with a left hand
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Handle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handle sizes up Stenger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Handle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenger.
Stenger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenger looks to land a body kick but Handle moved away.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Stenger.
Handle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenger.
Handle tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger 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.
Handle throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Handle throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handle.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Handle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handle.
Stenger jabs Handle right on the nose. Handle blinks but takes it well.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Handle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Handle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenger on the side of the head.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle drops Stenger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stenger looks back up at him and smiles so Handle waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stenger is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handle feints and then cracks Stenger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenger down.
Handle pounces like a tiger and cracks Stenger with a vicious hook! Stenger is down but not out! Handle follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Handle!
A very excited looking Max Handle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Aksel Stenger spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe i should start to go to gym too.. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira has chosen Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Chiku Maneno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chiku Maneno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Maneno is working away.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maneno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Maneno tries to kick Vieira off but Vieira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Maneno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira wants to take a breather but Maneno is having none of it.
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.
Maneno's coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vieira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Vieira seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.
Maneno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira feints and as Maneno raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maneno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maneno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maneno cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vieira rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Maneno blocks with his arms.
Vieira keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira slips under a jab from Maneno.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vieira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vieira slips under a jab from Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Maneno's guard.
Maneno is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vieira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Vieira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Vieira is now in Maneno's guard.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno pushes Vieira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maneno if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Maneno sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Vieira shakes it off.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Maneno cracks Vieira with a good jab.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maneno takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira goes for a double leg but Maneno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maneno continues to drive forward.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiku Maneno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Maneno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Maneno punishes Vieira's body with a nice straight punch.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Maneno does it's job there.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vieira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno backing away here, and Vieira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Maneno. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Vieira.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maneno avoids it really well and circles away.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno sets himself, and Vieira steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Maneno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maneno to the ground. Maneno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Vieira moves into the clinch.
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno lands a jab.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rafael Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maneno wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maneno is trying to buck Vieira off.
Maneno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maneno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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