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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Teebs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teebs has chosen Ghost - Square Hammer as his entrance music. Bo Teebs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Connor MacLeod's chin.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Teebs!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod moves out of range as Teebs throws a body kick.
MacLeod blocks the body kick.
Teebs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teebs wants it to stay on the feet.
Teebs looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
Teebs feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Teebs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teebs swinging wildly here.
MacLeod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
Teebs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that MacLeod has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Teebs. No joy for MacLeod on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod shoots in but Teebs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from MacLeod.
Bo Teebs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teebs throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Teebs moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Teebs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teebs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacLeod.
Teebs takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
Teebs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teebs just misses with a punch to the body.
Teebs scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
Teebs drops MacLeod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacLeod looks back up at him and smiles so Teebs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
MacLeod is rocked!
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!
MacLeod lands a slapping body shot.
Oh MacLeod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod cracks Teebs with an open hand slap.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown but Teebs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacLeod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teebs is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Teebs shuts the power down on MacLeod. Lights out, game over! Teebs is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bo Teebs!
A relieved looking Bo Teebs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jervis Tetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletta comes to the cage accompanied by i kill cause im hungry. Vito Scaletta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jervis Tetch's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jervis Tetch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta throws a shot from downtown. Tetch moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetch was well out of range. Poor timing from Scaletta.
Tetch tries to work over Scaletta's front leg with a kick but Scaletta checks it.
Scaletta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tetch's head.
Tetch misses with a low kick as Scaletta jumps back.
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tetch moves away.
Scaletta backing away here, and Tetch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scaletta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tetch throws a poor cross that misses
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the head.
Tetch blocks a jab.
Scaletta misses with a hook
and Tetch counters with a straight right hand.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Tetch avoids the punch easily.
Tetch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scaletta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tetch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scaletta misses with a lunging right hand
and Tetch counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetch lunges at Scaletta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scaletta's hand.
A jab from Tetch does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tetch.
Tetch misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Scaletta misses its intended target.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
Vito Scaletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetch slips under a jab from Scaletta.
Tetch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scaletta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Tetch.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tetch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scaletta throws a big shot that misses.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tetch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scaletta checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetch misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut
and Tetch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tetch cracks Scaletta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tetch looks to land a body kick but Scaletta moved away.
Scaletta throws a jab but it's blocked by Tetch.
Scaletta throws an off balance right hand
and Tetch counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab lands there for Scaletta.
Scaletta throws out a loose jab but Tetch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tetch lands a leg kick that knocks Scaletta off balance momentarily.
Scaletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Scaletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tetch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scaletta's calf.
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Tetch finds it's target.
Scaletta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tetch at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tetch.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Scaletta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tetch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tetch slips under a jab.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Tetch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tetch misses with an uppercut.
Tetch lands a right hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a lazy uppercut
and Tetch counters with a nice leg kick.
Tetch punishes Scaletta's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaletta. Tetch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaletta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta slips under a jab.
Scaletta tries to clinch
and Tetch counters with a stiff right hand.
Scaletta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tetch connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta swings widly with a right hand
and Tetch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tetch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tetch throws a good cross that connects.
Scaletta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaletta moves out of range as Tetch throws a body kick.
Scaletta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tetch has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletta wants to clinch up but Tetch keeps it at a distance.
Scaletta throws a looping overhand right but Tetch ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Tetch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tetch cracks Scaletta with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jervis Tetch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scaletta drives through and clinches with Tetch against the cage.
Scaletta lands a right hand.
Tetch misses with a knee strike.
Scaletta lands an uppercut.
Tetch misses with a punch on the inside.
Tetch lands a good knee to the midsection. Scaletta won't want to take too many of those.
Tetch misses with a knee strike.
Scaletta scores with a shot to the side of Tetch's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scaletta.
Tetch blocking some punches.
Scaletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Scaletta manages to break the clinch.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tetch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scaletta throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tetch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tetch looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tetch.
Scaletta misses with a lunging right hand
and Tetch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tetch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Tetch.
Scaletta misses with a leg kick.
Jervis Tetch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tetch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tetch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tetch counters with a solid body kick.
Scaletta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scaletta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tetch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Scaletta closes the distance and pushes Tetch back into the cage.
Tetch digs a right hand underneath Scaletta's ribcage. Scaletta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scaletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tetch's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tetch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tetch.
A head punch on the inside from Scaletta fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scaletta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tetch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tetch throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta moves out of range as Tetch throws a body kick.
Tetch misses with a looping left.
Tetch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta connects with a single shot there.
Tetch looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Scaletta walks into a jab.
Scaletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tetch throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Tetch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta connects with a body shot that sends Tetch's belly button to the back.
Scaletta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tetch is rocked!
Scaletta cracks Tetch with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tetch falls to his knees and Scaletta doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Scaletta!
A very excited looking Vito Scaletta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Darren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Saarelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren comes to the cage accompanied by Here's to the losers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Darren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahti Saarelainen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarelainen misses with a two punch combination.
Saarelainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarelainen feints and as Darren raises his hands in defense, Saarelainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saarelainen looking to pass the guard.
Darren has his hands on Saarelainen's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarelainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saarelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Darren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarelainen is pushing down on Darren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darren is fighting to maintain full guard but Saarelainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saarelainen trying to control from half guard but Darren is working away.
Darren trying to control but Saarelainen postures up.
Saarelainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Darren wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Saarelainen is looking to stall here but Darren recovers full guard.
Saarelainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Darren has wrist control.
Saarelainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Darren has wrist control.
Saarelainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saarelainen trying to control but Darren is working from the bottom.
Darren pulls Saarelainen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarelainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darren manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarelainen. Darren does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Darren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarelainen swings widly with a right hand
and Darren counters with a body kick.
Ahti Saarelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darren looks to clinch
and Saarelainen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Darren!
Saarelainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saarelainen is putting a hurting on Darren here, landing some big shots from side control.
Darren stops Saarelainen from passing to mount.
Saarelainen trying to control the action but Darren is working from the bottom.
Darren can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren tries to bench press Saarelainen off him but Saarelainen keeps the position.
Saarelainen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darren tries to buck Saarelainen off but Saarelainen is having none of it.
Saarelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darren keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Darren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darren is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Saarelainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saarelainen swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Saarelainen scores with a shot to the body.
Saarelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
Darren just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarelainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darren defends it well.
Darren misses with a looping left.
Saarelainen throws out a counter right but Darren avoids it with no problem.
Darren 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.
Saarelainen lands a head shot.
We've been told by Darren's head coaches at Sweat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot
and Darren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darren blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarelainen shoots in and drives through. Darren sprawls well.
Darren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darren misses with a low kick as Saarelainen jumps back.
Saarelainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Darren. Saarelainen shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarelainen scores with a punch to the head.
Darren misses with a wild body shot.
Saarelainen stuns Darren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarelainen misses with a hook. Darren ducked under it nicely.
Darren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarelainen misses with a left hand
and Darren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saarelainen's knee momentarily.
Darren moves in looking to clinch but Saarelainen pushes him off.
Darren misses with a looping left.
Darren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarelainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarelainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darren avoids the body shot from Saarelainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarelainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darren misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darren feints and then cracks Saarelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarelainen down.
Saarelainen misses with a shot to the body
letting Darren counter with a right hand.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Darren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Darren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahti Saarelainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot
and Darren counters with an inside leg kick.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarelainen throws out the jab.
Darren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darren throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darren takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Saarelainen misses
and Darren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saarelainen's knee momentarily.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarelainen throws out the jab.
Darren throws a leg kick which misses Saarelainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarelainen tries to avoid it.
Darren thows a body kick. Saarelainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Darren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darren throws an elbow that misses.
Saarelainen tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Darren.
Darren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saarelainen wants to stall.
Saarelainen avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Saarelainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darren.
Saarelainen effectively controlling the action here.
Darren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarelainen.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Saarelainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darren prevents a body shot from Saarelainen.
A shot in the inside from Darren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Darren dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Darren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saarelainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darren lands a nice shot that snaps Saarelainen's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Saarelainen blocks the leg kick.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darren.
Saarelainen throws a combination. Darren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Darren closes the distance and pushes Saarelainen back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ahti Saarelainen has been cut.
Saarelainen takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saarelainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darren uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren preventing the sweep.
Darren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saarelainen, up you get!
Darren drives through and clinches with Saarelainen against the cage.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses.
Saarelainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Darren.
Saarelainen blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darren as Saarelainen tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Darren lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Saarelainen fails to land.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Darren - that landed with a thud.
Saarelainen tries to throw a body punch but Darren avoids it by throwing Saarelainen back against the cage.
Darren digs a right hand underneath Saarelainen's ribcage. Saarelainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saarelainen blocks an uppercut.
Darren prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darren.
Darren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saarelainen is trying to break free.
Saarelainen tries to pull guard but Darren holds him up against the cage and eventually Saarelainen drops back down to his feet.
Saarelainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren can't find room to land a body shot as Saarelainen controls the action.
Darren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarelainen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darren.
Darren has a couple of punches blocked by Saarelainen.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saarelainen's defenses.
Saarelainen trying to stall but Darren improves his position.
Saarelainen tries to break the clinch but Darren is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saarelainen.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarelainen.
Darren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saarelainen can do to turn this around?
Darren blocks a body shot from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
Darren can't find room to land a body shot as Saarelainen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarelainen.
Darren takes a shot to the head.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saarelainen tries to pull guard but Darren holds him up against the cage and eventually Saarelainen drops back down to his feet.
James Darren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Saarelainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarelainen dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren lands a nice elbow.
Saarelainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darren lands with a light punch inside.
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darren has a couple of punches blocked by Saarelainen.
Saarelainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darren to keep the fight standing.
Saarelainen manages to break the clinch.
Darren swings for the body but Saarelainen moves out of range.
Darren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darren tries to clinch but Saarelainen moves out of range.
Saarelainen misses the body punch
and Darren counters with an outside leg kick.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarelainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Darren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Darren!
James Darren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Kazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludo Van Veen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Sands" by Kamikaze Kush. Van Veen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give it ALL. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kami Kazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludo Van Veen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Veen avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Van Veen.
Kazi slips under a jab.
Van Veen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Kazi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Van Veen does it's job there.
Kazi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Kazi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Veen avoids it.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the body
and Kazi counters with a leg kick.
Van Veen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazi. Van Veen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Kazi checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Van Veen. Beautiful body shot.
Van Veen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Veen throws a leg kick which misses Kazi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazi tries to avoid it.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen throws a hook to the side of Kazi's head but Kazi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Veen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Veen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazi.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Van Veen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazi throws a head kick but Van Veen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Kazi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen clinches up with Kazi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazi working aggressively here.
Kazi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Kazi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazi's elbow.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Kazi controls the action.
Kazi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
Kazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazi misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Veen can turn it around.
Van Veen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kazi.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Van Veen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazi. Kazi obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Kazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Veen. That did some damage!
Kazi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Veen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazi slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Kazi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Veen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Kazi looks to land a body kick but Van Veen moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Veen throws a jab when Kazi was well out of range.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kazi defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen lands with an overhand left.
Kazi misses with a body shot.
Kazi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Van Veen misses
and Kazi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Veen lands with a cross.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazi swings for the body but Van Veen moves out of range.
Kazi blocks the body kick.
Kazi walks into a stiff left hand from Van Veen.
Van Veen moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kazi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Veen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazi misses its target.
Kazi tries to move into range but Van Veen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kazi blocks the leg kick.
Van Veen looks to land a right hand but Kazi moved out of range.
Kazi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Veen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazi counters with a nice body shot.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Kazi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Veen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Veen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Veen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazi in his tracks.
Van Veen misses the jab.
Kazi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kazi takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Van Veen as he checks the leg kick.
Kazi lands with a hook. Van Veen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazi.
Van Veen digs a good body shot into Kazi's ribs.
Van Veen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kazi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Veen - the referee stops the clock and Kazi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Veen. Kazi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kazi misses with a leg kick.
Van Veen throws a good cross that connects.
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Van Veen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Veen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Veen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kazi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Veen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazi is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazi moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
Kazi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kazi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Kazi blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Van Veen.
Kazi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen checks a leg kick.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Kazi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazi was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Kazi throws a counter high kick but Van Veen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Veen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
Van Veen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Kazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kazi moves out of range as Van Veen strikes.
Kazi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy body kick from Van Veen
and Kazi counters with a leg kick.
Van Veen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Veen. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazi.
Kazi throws a body punch but Van Veen moves out of range.
Van Veen scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Veen throws a body kick that misses.
Van Veen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazi.
Kazi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Veen counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Van Veen misses.
Kazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazi moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
Kazi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Veen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Veen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazi's head backwards.
Kazi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Veen tries to clinch up.
Van Veen takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazi.
Kazi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi staying out of range there.
Kazi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Veen just manages to avoid it.
Van Veen connects with a body shot that sends Kazi's belly button to the back.
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Veen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Van Veen checks it.
Van Veen throws an overhand right that lands on Kazi's shoulder, as Kazi tries to avoid the shot.
Van Veen takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
Kazi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kazi slips under a jab from Van Veen.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Van Veen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi throws a nice head kick!
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Veen looks to land a right hand but Kazi moved out of range.
Kami Kazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Kazi saw that one coming.
Kazi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Veen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kazi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi throws a push kick but Van Veen slaps the foot to one side.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Veen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazi at a distance.
Van Veen throws a head kick that half lands.
Kazi feints and then cracks Van Veen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Veen down.
Kazi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Van Veen catches Kazi right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Veen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Com comes to the cage accompanied by Bombs Away. 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berhardt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Com misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt wants to counter the offense by Com and move into the clinch position.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berhardt digs a good body shot into Com's ribs.
Com slaps away a takedown attempt from Berhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Com has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Com avoids a punch combination nicely.
Com attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Com lands a two punch combo.
Com looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Com swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Com misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berhardt.
Berhardt tries to land knees in the clinch but Com avoids the damage to the body.
Com blocks an uppercut.
Com misses with a body punch.
Berhardt tries a body shot but Com blocks it.
A short right from Com on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Berhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Com lands an uppercut.
Com working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Com lands with a left to the head.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Berhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Berhardt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Com just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown.
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!
Com stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Com misses with a body punch.
Com breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Com swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Com misses.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Com misses with a series of wild punches.
Com on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Com throws a body shot but no joy.
Com throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berhardt clobbers Com with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berhardt lands a head shot.
Berhardt moves out of range as Com strikes.
Berhardt takes one on the button.
Com takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Com misses with a hook.
Berhardt looks to land a left hand but Com moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt throws a jab when Com was well out of range.
Com throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berhardt.
Com lands with a cross.
Com gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Com controls his hands.
Com misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berhardt tries a body shot but Com blocks it.
Com misses with a body punch.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Com throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head.
Berhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Com scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berhardt is rocked!
Com prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Com's elbow.
Berhardt misses with a body punch.
Berhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Com working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Berhardt.
Berhardt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Com's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Com throws a leg kick which misses Berhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Berhardt tries to avoid it.
Com shoots for a double leg takedown but Berhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Com's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berhardt connects with an inside leg kick.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Com drops Berhardt with a beautiful combination! Berhardt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Com is looking for the KO!
Berhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Com finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Com lands a left and a right that send Berhardt crashing to the mat, dazed. Com thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Com's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Com drops Berhardt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Berhardt! Com dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Com!
Bomb Com bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzgeralds head.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Fitzgerald looks winded!
Fitzgerald tries to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling the position.
Orsini gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Orsini's hands but Orsini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzgerald is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Orsini working over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orsini 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.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Orsini 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.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Orsini is nestled in close to Fitzgerald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orsini prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Orsini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzgerald thuds his right hand into Orsini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsini gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here.
Fitzgerald wants to hit a switch here but Orsini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitzgerald there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orsini with the ground and pound from mount.
Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Orsini in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzgerald is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orsini lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Orsini there.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
Orsini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Orsini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald clinches.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Orsini working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.
Fitzgerald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Orsini has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orsini throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Orsini moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzgerald.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Fitzgerald's body. Fitzgerald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsini scores with a push kick.
Orsini works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Orsini lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Orsini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Orsini lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
An out of breath Alessandro Orsini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Round Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Round Romero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montana scores with a body shot.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero misses the jab.
Montana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Montana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
A big right from Romero misses.
Montana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Montana.
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Romero takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
We've been informed that Romero 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Montana.
Romero cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Montana gets a clinch.
Romero tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Third Round Romero's cut even more.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Montana lands a shoulder strike.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Romero is rocked!
A short right from Romero.
A short right from Montana.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Leon Montana has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Montana lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero looks winded!
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Montana.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana blocking some punches.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Montana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Leon Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montana lands a big right hook! Romero looks hurt but is still standing! Montana lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Romero falls down and Montana dives in with a huge hammer fist! Romero's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Montana runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Montana!
A victorious Leon Montana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Third Round Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitchell Hobson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson is looking to clinch but Cesar Chavez is avoiding it.
Cesar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cesar Chavez digs a good hook to Hobson's body.
Cesar Chavez jabs Hobson right on the nose. Hobson blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Hobson 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.
Nice defenses there by Hobson.
Hobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cesar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cesar Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hobson jumps into guard, dragging Cesar Chavez to the mat.
Hobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cesar Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Chavez wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
Cesar Chavez throws an elbow that misses. Hobson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cesar Chavez 's guard. Nice move by Hobson!
Cesar Chavez working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cesar Chavez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobson is aware though and is defending well.
Cesar Chavez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hobson controls the pace.
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cesar Chavez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hobson has picked Cesar Chavez up and slammed him! Cesar Chavez can't keep hold of the triangle and Hobson manages to pass to side control!
Cesar Chavez struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cesar Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar Chavez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hobson's best efforts.
Hobson controlling the action here.
Cesar Chavez trying to control here.
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hobson passes to side control.
Hobson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cesar Chavez . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cesar Chavez wants to control but Hobson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobson staying calm.
Cesar Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cesar Chavez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hobson keeping hold of Cesar Chavez 's head, controlling as best he can.
Cesar Chavez moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hobson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cesar Chavez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Cesar Chavez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Cesar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Cesar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Hobson catches Cesar Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Hobson slips a straight right by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez works the jab nicely.
Cesar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Cesar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hobson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Cesar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Cesar Chavez .
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cesar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Cesar Chavez breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cesar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cesar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cesar Chavez .
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Cesar Chavez throws a big counter combination but Hobson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cesar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cesar Chavez lands with a straight right. Hobson didn't see that one coming.
Cesar Chavez slips under a jab.
Cesar Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hobson feints a jab promting Cesar Chavez to slip. Hobson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cesar Chavez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cesar Chavez misses with the combination.
Cesar Chavez catches Hobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cesar Chavez lunges at Hobson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hobson's hand.
Hobson wants to clinch but Cesar Chavez slips to the side
and Cesar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cesar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson slips a straight right by Cesar Chavez .
A big left from Cesar Chavez misses.
Hobson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson looks to land a combination. Cesar Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cesar Chavez finish him?
Hobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hobson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Cesar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cesar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Cesar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Hobson looks to land a left hand but Cesar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Hobson staying out of range there.
Cesar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Cesar Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cesar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cesar Chavez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Cesar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Cesar Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Cesar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez lands a body shot.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Cesar Chavez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Cesar Chavez successfully pulls guard.
Hobson postures up.
Hobson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cesar Chavez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hobson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cesar Chavez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hobson drives through and clinches with Cesar Chavez against the cage.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Hobson missing with a left hand there. Cesar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cesar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobson can do to turn this around?
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Cesar Chavez pushes him away.
Hobson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Cesar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Cesar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Cesar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cesar Chavez misses the target.
Hobson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cesar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cesar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Cesar Chavez swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Hobson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez lands with a straight right. Hobson didn't see that one coming.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cesar Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Cesar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cesar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Hobson moved out of range.
Hobson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cesar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Cesar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Hobson manages to avoid it.
Hobson slips a jab from Cesar Chavez .
Mitchell Hobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Cesar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobson gets a clinch.
Cesar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar Chavez tries to pull guard but Hobson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Chavez drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Chavez tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cesar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez digs a good hook to Hobson's body.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Cesar Chavez lands a jab.
Cesar Chavez lands a nice hook to Hobson's body. Hobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
Cesar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cesar Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cesar Chavez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cesar Chavez circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Cesar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesar Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cesar Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Julio Cesar Chavez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cesar Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Cesar Chavez jumps guard.
Cesar Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cesar Chavez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hobson escapes and throws Cesar Chavez 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez tries to buck Hobson off but Hobson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cesar Chavez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cesar Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Hobson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cesar Chavez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Julio Cesar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cesar Chavez , 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
After the fight, Don Julio Cesar Chavez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddo comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Moura has chosen Rickson Moura Entrance Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Moura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddo misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Beddo.
Moura throws a jab but it's blocked by Beddo.
Beddo throws out a leg kick but Moura moves out of range and Beddo only half commits.
Moura swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beddo.
Moura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beddo is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control.
Beddo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moura's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beddo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beddo is controlling Moura's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
Beddo trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Beddo won't allow Moura to pass to mount.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Beddo's hands, connecting with Beddo's forehead.
Beddo wants to get back to full guard.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beddo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beddo keeping hold of Moura's head, controlling as best he can.
Moura 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.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard.
Moura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beddo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura is pressing down on Beddo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beddo is holding on for now.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moura 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.
Beddo tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Beddo trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beddo wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is keen to just control but Beddo is a slippery customer.
Beddo taking some punishment here, with Moura in his half guard.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moura prevents Beddo from improving his position.
Beddo is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beddo avoid being mounted?
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Beddo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beddo has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Moura.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beddo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moura's back!
Beddo is trying to stick to Moura's back but Moura is turning into Beddo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beddo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moura.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beddo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura throwing strikes from guard but Beddo blocks nicely.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Moura tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo looking for a guillotine here but Moura defends easily.
Moura postures up.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beddo.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beddo tries a head kick but it misses.
Moura with a poor takedown
and Beddo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beddo lands the left hand.
Beddo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Beddo on the inside.
Beddo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beddo fails to land.
Moura is working for takedown but Beddo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moura working aggressively here.
Moura wants a takedown.
Philo Beddo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Beddo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo avoids the body shot from Moura.
Beddo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beddo defends well and Moura ends up having to push Beddo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beddo misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moura moves away from the strike by Beddo.
Beddo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moura moves into the clinch successfully.
Moura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beddo can't fight it off and eventually Moura manages to take the fight to the floor. Beddo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beddo has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
Moura won't allow Beddo to sweep him here.
Moura wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Moura is working Beddo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moura throwing strikes but missing.
Beddo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo can't keep his opponent in guard - Moura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moura is trying to control. Beddo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beddo wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beddo keeps working.
Beddo is looking to improve his position.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beddo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beddo has control of Moura's left arm, preventing Moura from doing any damage.
Beddo looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura is looking to work some ground and pound but Beddo has wrist control.
Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Beddo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Beddo is adopting a defensive guard.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
Moura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beddo wants to clinch.
Moura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beddo throws a right hand that Moura ducks under and follows up with a left that Moura also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo.
Moura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beddo lands an overhand right.
Moura tries to clinch up but Beddo circles away and keeps his distance.
Philo Beddo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beddo.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beddo defends it well.
Beddo misses with a body kick.
Moura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beddo misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Philo Beddo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura thuds a left hand into Beddo's body.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura dodges the punch combination from Beddo.
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddo stuffs the takedown.
Beddo misses with a body shot.
Beddo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beddo rather than just go for the knockout.
Beddo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moura under the eye.
Moura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beddo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Beddo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Philo Beddo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo digs a good hook to Moura's body.
Beddo looks to land a combination but Moura avoids it well.
Beddo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beddo throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beddo lands with a cross.
Beddo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beddo wants to get back to his feet but Moura passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura prevents Beddo from improving his position.
Beddo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moura.
Moura trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Beddo is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moura trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Moura lands with a punch from half guard.
Beddo is staying active underneath Moura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moura thows a huge punch but Beddo dodges it nicely.
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura trying to control the pace.
Beddo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moura is nestled in close to Beddo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moura trying to control from half guard but Beddo is working away.
Beddo tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
Beddo pushes Moura off and gets back to his feet.
Beddo rushes Moura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beddo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo!
After the big win, Philo Beddo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Warror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warror looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warror has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Warror is defending well.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warror is avoiding damage well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warror is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warror tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Warror defends it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warror keeps working.
That's two 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.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Warror is having none of it.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie tries to control but Warror wriggling away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Warror is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie moves to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Warror fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Warror scores with a punch to the head.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Warror and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Warror gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warror has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Warror is retaining full guard.
Warror is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warror can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warror tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Warror is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Warror recovers full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Warror is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie passes Warror's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warror wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warror is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warror wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Gracie trying to control the action but Warror is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Warror and move into the clinch.
Warror throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Gracie tries to stall but Warror uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pushes Warror back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Warror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Warror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Warror turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Warror manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Warror is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Warror has mounted him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie wants to hold on but Warror pushes him away.
Warror can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Warror prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Warror really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Warror controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to hold on but Warror pushes him away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warror is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Warror postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror really 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.
Warror tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warror can do to turn this around?
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warror avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warror.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie slips a straight right by Warror.
Warror throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Warror swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Warror sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Warror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Gracie slips under a jab from Warror.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Warror cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Warror fights it but they end up in guard.
Warror has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warror's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Warror is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warror looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Warror.
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.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Warror.
Warror scores with a spinning back kick!
Warror throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Gracie defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Warror misses with a hook
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is fighting to break Warror's control of his arms but Warror is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warror working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Warror turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Warror holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie is leaning against Warror and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warror or not.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warror smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie slips a jab from Warror.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Warror breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie rushes Warror and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Warror to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warror has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warror can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warror defends it easily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warror is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Warror is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Warror is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ramon Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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