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IFC Mid Week 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jammu Seta (ranked 5552 p4p, 551 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 24471 p4p, 787 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jammu Seta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Walker!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Walker misses
and Seta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Seta trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Seta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seta.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seta's back!
Seta trying to control the action but Walker just sinks the hooks in.
Seta is trying to defend against the choke here but Walker has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Walker Tightens the hold and Seta taps out furiously! Walker displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Walker!
Paul Walker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WarHorse Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Wood (ranked 8467 p4p, 76 weight class) and Vinnie Sixx (ranked 5112 p4p, 60 weight class). Wood comes into the arena with 3 6 mafia 1 hitta quita blaring out of the sound system. Maddox Wood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Sixx's chin.
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddox Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sixx fails to land with a series of punches.
Sixx lands with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sixx.
Sixx digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Sixx lands a left and a right that send Wood crashing to the mat, dazed. Sixx thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wood is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood backs away from a small jab... but Sixx lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Wood crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Sixx with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vinnie Sixx!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Tay (ranked 3235 p4p, 409 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 7537 p4p, 706 weight class). Chong Tay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Average is able to avoid easily.
Tay throws a head kick but Average moves out of range.
Average lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Average misses with a punch on the inside.
Tay wants to break free but Average has control.
Tay is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Tay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Average lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Average.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tay tries to break free but Average pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Average on the inside.
Average working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tay has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tay working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Average fails to land.
A short right from Average on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Tay's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average misses with the head strike.
Tay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tay tries to stall but Average uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Average swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tay wants to break free but Average has control.
Tay is trying to force a seperation but Average has the dominant position.
Average working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Average drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tay is defending well. Average quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tay has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Average celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Average!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 4593 p4p, 150 weight class) and En Esch (ranked 5285 p4p, 62 weight class). Esch has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Blitz Krieg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, En Esch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Esch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krieg tries to break free but Esch pushes him back against the cage.
Krieg is trying to break the clinch but Esch is controlling him.
Esch blocking some punches.
Esch lands an elbow inside that Krieg shrugs off.
Esch lands an elbow that stopped Krieg in his tracks for a moment.
Krieg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esch has him pressed against the cage.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Esch lands an elbow just above Krieg 's eye.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Krieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krieg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krieg throws a head punch that misses.
Esch with a knee to the head.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Krieg.
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krieg lands with a left to the head.
Krieg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Krieg throws a punch but it's blocked by Esch.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Krieg avoids the damage to the body.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Krieg avoids the damage to the body.
Krieg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieg struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Esch looking to throw knees to the head but Krieg is blocking nicely.
Esch misses with an elbow over the top.
Esch lands a good knee to the midsection. Krieg won't want to take too many of those.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Krieg blocks it.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krieg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esch.
Krieg prevents a body shot from Esch.
Esch lands with a light punch inside.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krieg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Esch can turn it around.
Krieg managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Krieg misses with the head strike.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krieg tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Krieg blocks it.
Krieg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krieg working aggressively here.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Krieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Esch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krieg's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Esch.
Krieg misses with a punch on the inside.
Esch lands a nice uppercut.
Esch tries to work over Krieg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krieg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krieg breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Esch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Esch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krieg misses with a wild combination.
Esch has closed the distance and engaged Krieg in a clinch.
Krieg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Krieg blocks it.
A hook to the body from Esch.
Esch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krieg's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Krieg tries a body shot but Esch blocks it.
Esch lands a knee to the body.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Krieg's ribcage.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Krieg tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Esch lands a nice elbow.
Esch with a knee to the head.
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Krieg blocks it.
Krieg misses with the head strike.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krieg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Krieg's ribcage.
Esch working Krieg over with knees to the body.
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Esch.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Krieg blocks with his arms.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Krieg blocks with his arms.
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krieg.
Krieg can't find room to land a body shot as Esch controls the action.
Esch lands with a light punch inside.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krieg avoids it.
Esch lands a nice knee to the body.
Krieg is trying to push Esch away but Esch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Krieg wants to get back to striking at distance but Esch won't allow it.
Krieg is looking to break free of the clinch but Esch has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krieg can't find room to land a body shot as Esch controls the action.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Krieg blocks with his arms.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Krieg avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Esch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blitz Krieg's cut.
That's time! Krieg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Esch moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Esch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Esch scores with a hook to the body.
Esch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Esch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krieg's face.
Krieg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krieg lands a shoulder strike.
Krieg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Esch with a knee to the head.
En Esch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krieg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Krieg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Krieg's ribcage.
Esch landing knees to the body.
Esch lands a damaging elbow.
Esch connects with a knee to the head.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esch connects with a knee to the head.
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krieg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esch scores with a knee to the head.
Krieg misses with a punch on the inside.
Esch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Esch scores with a shot to the side of Krieg's head.
Krieg takes an elbow to the temple.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esch blocks a body shot from Krieg.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krieg managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Esch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Krieg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Krieg takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krieg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krieg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esch.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriegs head.
Krieg is trying to break free.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esch lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Blitz Krieg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krieg takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). En Esch!
En Esch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chara Zaad (ranked 2854 p4p, 368 weight class) and Wrecking Ball (ranked 4876 p4p, 566 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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185 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chara Zaad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball slips a jab from Zaad.
Zaad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zaad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaad lands a head shot.
Ball scores with a punch to the head.
Zaad lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chara Zaad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaad misses the shot to the body.
Zaad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Zaad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ball is out of range.
Zaad checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Zaad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaad.
Zaad throws a series of punches but Ball avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zaad misses.
Zaad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Ball.
Zaad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaad scores with a hook to the body. Ball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaad misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ball closes the distance and pushes Zaad back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball prevents Zaad from breaking the clinch.
Come on Zaad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ball dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaad wants to break free but Ball has control.
A short left from Ball.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball prevents Zaad from breaking the clinch.
Ball trying to land knees to the body.
Zaad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaad is pressed up against the cage. Ball has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaad down to the mat. Zaad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ball takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Zaad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Zaad. No joy for Ball on that attempt.
Zaad connects with a crisp jab.
Zaad scores with a sloppy right hand. Ball should have avoided that one.
Zaad throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Zaad takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Zaad scores with a jab to the body.
Ball fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaad in the body.
Zaad connects with a single shot there.
Ball is looking to land body kicks.
Zaad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ball can pounce on him.
Zaad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball lands a jab to Zaad's midsection.
Zaad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ball is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaad lands a head shot.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaad finish him?
Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ball thinking.
Ball looks winded!
Ball is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Zaad doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ball crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ball's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chara Zaad!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chara Zaad made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sirimongkol Niyotrong (ranked 2237 p4p, 241 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 3936 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sirimongkol Niyotrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niyotrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Head drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niyotrong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Niyotrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Head walks into a jab.
Niyotrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Niyotrong swinging wildly here.
Head tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Niyotrong's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niyotrong sprawls well. Niyotrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Niyotrong scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niyotrong.
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niyotrong.
Head tries to counter by closing the distance.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Niyotrong throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niyotrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niyotrong. Head shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head moves out of range of the leg kick from Niyotrong.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Niyotrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niyotrong misses with a wild combination.
Head wants to counter the offense by Niyotrong and move into the clinch position.
Niyotrong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niyotrong wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niyotrong trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Niyotrong looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head wants to control from the top but Niyotrong keeps moving.
Head drops back looking for a leg! Niyotrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niyotrong manages to kick Head off! Head jumps back into Niyotrong's guard.
Niyotrong controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself.
Niyotrong keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Head is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Niyotrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Niyotrong, not yet.
Head trying to control but Niyotrong is working from the bottom.
Niyotrong pulls Head in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niyotrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Head defends it easily.
Head is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Niyotrong is trying to control the position but Head postures up.
Niyotrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head trying to control but Niyotrong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Niyotrong works over Head's head and body with a nice combination.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Niyotrong shakes him off and moves away.
Niyotrong wants to land a leg kick but Head is out of range.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niyotrong tries a low kick but Head avoids it.
Head wants to counter with a clinch but Niyotrong pushes him away.
Head takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niyotrong scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niyotrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Niyotrong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niyotrong wants it to stay on the feet.
Niyotrong misses the shot to the body.
Head wants to counter the offense by Niyotrong and move into the clinch position.
Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niyotrong counters with an outside leg kick.
Niyotrong stuffs the takedown.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Head.
Head blocks a head kick by Niyotrong.
Head closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niyotrong circles away.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niyotrong clinches up with Head and pushes him back against the cage.
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a knee to the head.
Niyotrong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Head jumps guard but Niyotrong stands there with Head around his waist. Head gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niyotrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niyotrong lands with a left to the head.
Niyotrong throws an elbow that misses.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niyotrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Niyotrong misses with an elbow strike.
Head can't get the takedown.
Niyotrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head goes for a takedown attempt but Niyotrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niyotrong loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niyotrong.
Head takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niyotrong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Head is out of range and Niyotrong settles back down.
Niyotrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Niyotrong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Niyotrong throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head avoids the head kick by Niyotrong.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Niyotrong shakes him off and moves away.
Niyotrong connects with a body shot.
Niyotrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niyotrong sets himself, and Head steps forward looking for the clinch! Niyotrong avoids it this time.
Niyotrong misses with an uppercut.
Head is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Niyotrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niyotrong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niyotrong sets himself, and Head steps forward looking for the clinch! Niyotrong avoids it this time.
Niyotrong feints a jab promting Head to slip. Niyotrong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Head slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Niyotrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Head defending well as Niyotrong loads up on a big left hand.
Niyotrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Niyotrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Niyotrong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niyotrong throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niyotrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Niyotrong looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Niyotrong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niyotrong has managed to clinch.
Head prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Niyotrong.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong lands a right hand.
Niyotrong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niyotrong missing with knees to the body.
Head ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Head no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Head keeping moving, preventing Niyotrong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niyotrong wants to get up but he can't break Head's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Head had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niyotrong defends it easily.
Head keeping moving, preventing Niyotrong from controlling successfully.
Niyotrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niyotrong looking to sit in guard and control but Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niyotrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Head thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Niyotrong keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Niyotrong pushes Head off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Niyotrong scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Niyotrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niyotrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niyotrong's corner calls for a 1-2. Niyotrong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
Niyotrong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Head.
A head kick misses from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a body shot.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Niyotrong shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niyotrong as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sirimongkol Niyotrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niyotrong, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirimongkol Niyotrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Seventeen (ranked 3297 p4p, 108 weight class) and The Requis (ranked 4093 p4p, 128 weight class). Seventeen comes to the cage accompanied by Dj got us fallin in love. Requis has chosen REQUIS THE DEMI-GOD as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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281 lbs
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266 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Requis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seventeen misses with a left hand
enabling Requis to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Seventeen throws out a loose jab but Requis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seventeen moves away from the strike by Requis.
A slow jab from Requis misses its intended target.
Seventeen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seventeen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like The Requis has been cut.
Requis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Android Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seventeen fails to land with a series of punches.
Requis misses with a wild body shot.
Requis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seventeen manages to avoid it.
That kick from Seventeen tenderised Requis's leg. Requis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Requis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Requis lands in his opponent's guard.
Seventeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requis throwing strikes but missing.
Requis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Requis throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Requis throws a big elbow that misses.
Requis throwing strikes from guard but Seventeen blocks nicely.
Requis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seventeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seventeen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Requis stops Seventeen from standing up.
Seventeen trying to control the position here.
Requis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seventeen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Requis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Requis throws a body shot but no joy.
Requis misses with a straight right.
Seventeen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Requis fails to land with a series of punches.
Seventeen throwing a counter right hand but Requis manages to avoid it.
Requis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seventeen .
Requis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Requis takes a swing at Seventeen 's ribcage but misses.
Seventeen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Requis misses the jab.
Seventeen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Requis manages to circle out of the way.
Requis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Requis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle, before Seventeen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Requis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Seventeen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Android Seventeen !
A relieved looking Android Seventeen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The Requis was interviewed post fight and said 'Hit this blunt a little too hard'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 2518 p4p, 264 weight class) and Gosha Lopez (ranked 2666 p4p, 280 weight class). Lopez has chosen Sho Z-pod duba as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sainty misses with a low kick.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sainty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Lopez pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Sainty postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sainty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sainty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Sainty defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Lopez pulls Sainty in close to his closed guard and prevents Sainty from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez slips a jab from Sainty.
Sainty sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.
Lopez swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sainty misses with a low kick.
Sainty gets tackled into the cage by Lopez. Lopez maintains the clinch.
Sainty fails to pull guard.
Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Sainty trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to sweep but instead, Sainty has passed into half guard.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Sainty's back. He's all about the action.
Lopez trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sainty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sainty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lopez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
Sainty controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to improve position, pressing down on Sainty's thigh with his hand. Sainty seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lopez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lopez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sainty picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 1715 p4p, 242 weight class) and Alexander Porto (ranked 2280 p4p, 304 weight class). Ispa Murhaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Porto's chin.
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180 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Porto!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Porto throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murhaa.
Porto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa stalling.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Porto tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Porto.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Porto tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa tries to work over Porto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa avoids the elbow strike from Porto, against the cage.
Porto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porto or not.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porto rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Porto tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa throws a hook but Porto avoids it easily.
Porto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Porto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Porto against the cage.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Porto looking to stall.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Porto.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Porto.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Porto working aggressively here.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto trying to stall but Murhaa improves his position.
Porto tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but Porto is controlling him.
Porto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porto.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Porto lands.
Good shot there by Porto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porto momentarily.
Porto tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Porto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Porto's head.
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Porto misses the target.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porto can do to turn this around?
Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
Porto throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Porto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa stalks Porto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porto's face. Porto staggers backwards, shaken.
Porto is rocked!
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a nice right hand that sends Porto toppling to the canvas! Porto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murhaa finish him?!
Porto is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porto tries to clinch up.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Porto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Porto seems to have recovered his senses.
Porto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
A big left from Porto misses.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Porto does no damage.
Porto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Porto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Porto throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Porto manages to avoid it.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Porto.
Porto misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Porto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Porto.
Porto gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
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!
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Porto throws an elbow but misses.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Porto.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Porto.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Porto.
Murhaa blocks the elbow strike.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Porto.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porto backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to work over Porto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch but Porto improves position.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Porto throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Porto.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Porto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porto has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porto tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murhaa's brow.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa drops Porto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Porto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murhaa lands a big right hand that drops Porto! The killer instinct kicks in and Murhaa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murhaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Light Heavyweight (ranked 109 p4p, 19 weight class) and Roman Divac (ranked 1024 p4p, 150 weight class). Divac has chosen Nas- Do you hate me now as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Heavyweight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Divac finds it's target.
Divac's corner calls for a 1-2. Divac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heavyweight lunges at Divac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Divac's hand.
Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divac throws a right and a left that Heavyweight avoids nicely.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Divac digs a good hook to Heavyweight's body.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Divac avoids nicely.
Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divac.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Divac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Divac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Heavyweight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac throws a shot from downtown. Heavyweight moves away and avoids it.
Heavyweight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Divac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heavyweight moves forwards but Divac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Divac. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight cracks Divac with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Divac strikes.
Divac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heavyweight is looking to wear down Divac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Divac has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight is looking to counter the offense by Divac and move into the clinch.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely.
Divac scores with a body shot.
Divac throws a right and a left that Heavyweight avoids nicely.
Heavyweight jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac misses with a hook.
Divac lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight slips a jab from Divac.
Divac is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range.
Divac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divac throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Divac loads up on a big right hand but Heavyweight slips the punch.
Divac lands an overhand right.
Heavyweight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heavyweight lands with an uppercut that bounces Divac off the cage and back into range.
Divac slips a straight right by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection.
Divac clobbers Heavyweight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Divac connects with a looping right hand.
Divac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divac throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Divac misses its intended target.
A combination from Heavyweight does no damage.
Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.
Divac is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Heavyweight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Divac needs to keep his hands up - Heavyweight had a free shot at his head there.
Divac lands a really nice looking cross but Heavyweight seems unphased.
Heavyweight connects with the punch.
Divac works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divac throws a hook but Heavyweight avoids it easily.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Divac.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Heavyweight counters with a three punch combo that has Divac backing up. Divac nods at Heavyweight to acknowledge the strikes.
Divac throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Divac looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Divac circles away.
Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heavyweight gets a clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heavyweight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Divac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heavyweight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Divac scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac slips under a jab from Heavyweight.
Divac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heavyweight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Divac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heavyweight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range.
Divac with a hook.
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Divac.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Divac cracks Heavyweight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heavyweight slips under a jab.
Heavyweight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Divac scores with a four punch combination!
Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac.
Divac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divac throws a series of punches but Heavyweight moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Divac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heavyweight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Roman Divac's cut even more.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divac.
Divac wants to clinch up but Heavyweight keeps it at a distance.
Heavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Divac breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.
Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab.
Divac jabs at Heavyweight's body.
Divac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heavyweight's hands.
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Divac works the jab nicely.
Heavyweight is rocked!
Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight throws a big shot that misses.
Heavyweight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Divac.
Divac moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes.
A cross from Divac lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Divac.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac.
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divac misses with a hook to the body
and Heavyweight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Divac. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Divac throws a big shot that misses.
Divac lands with a right hand.
Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target.
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Divac.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Divac finds it's target.
Jab from Divac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heavyweight defending well as Divac loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target.
Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight.
Divac takes a swing at Heavyweight's ribcage but misses.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab.
Heavyweight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Divac with a jab.
Divac throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Heavyweight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac throws a shot to the body.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Divac! But no joy.
Divac sizes up Heavyweight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divac lands a lovely overhand right.
Divac blocks a jab.
Divac misses with a wild combination.
Heavyweight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Divac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Divac misses.
Divac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Divac throws a series of punches but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Heavyweight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heavyweight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divac misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Divac was well out of range.
Heavyweight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heavyweight seems to have got his legs back now.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight stuns Divac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Divac misses with a hook.
Divac throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Divac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heavyweight has managed to clinch.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Divac lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Divac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Divac tries to clinch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab.
Divac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Divac is looking for the big counter here.
Heavyweight throws a nice looking combination but Divac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Divac blocks it.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Divac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Divac breaks the clinch.
Heavyweight throws an off balance right hand
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heavyweight moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Heavyweight slips under a jab.
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!
Heavyweight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divac circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Divac. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
Divac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Divac punishes Heavyweight's body with a nice straight punch.
Divac lands a right hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divac.
Divac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heavyweight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Divac has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heavyweight tries to clinch up.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Divac coming out on top.
Divac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target.
Divac throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the body
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heavyweight misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Divac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Divac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Divac.
Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage.
Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divac.
Divac is trying to push Heavyweight away but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Divac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divac breaks from the clinch.
Divac staying out of range there.
Divac misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range.
Divac fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Light Heavyweight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heavyweight tries to work over Divac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Heavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Divac moves out of range.
Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heavyweight tries to bum rush Divac with a series of wild strikes but Divac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Heavyweight moved out of range nicely.
Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Divac manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Divac does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Divac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heavyweight blocks a jab.
Heavyweight throws the left hand but Divac avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Divac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target.
Divac scores with a jab to the body.
Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roman Divac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Divac throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Divac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Divac staying out of range there.
Divac tries to clinch there but Heavyweight circles away.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Heavyweight. Those never looked like landing.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heavyweight slips under a jab from Divac.
Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavyweight moves away.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Divac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Divac misses with a wild body shot.
Divac thuds his right hand into Heavyweight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab.
Divac with a nice cross.
Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Heavyweight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot lands for Heavyweight.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac moves out of range of the strikes.
Divac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Divac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heavyweight lands the left hand.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight with a hook.
Heavyweight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range.
Heavyweight clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands a glancing blow to the side of Divac's head.
Heavyweight has managed to clinch.
Divac lands a body punch.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Divac.
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Divac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac scores with a hook to the body. Heavyweight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Divac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
Divac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divac avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
A countering left hand to the body from Divac misses.
A swing and a miss from Divac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac jabs Heavyweight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Divac throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divac lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divac.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Divac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Divac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac blocks a jab.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.
Divac misses with a hook.
Heavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Divac.
Divac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Heavyweight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Divac is having none of it.
Divac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Divac throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Roman Divac's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heavyweight throws an overhand right that lands on Divac's shoulder, as Divac tries to avoid the shot.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roman Divac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Divac misses the jab.
Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight misses with a hook.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch but Divac is avoiding it.
Heavyweight connects with a body shot.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Light Heavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Divac scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Divac.
I've got Divac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Divac!
Roman Divac is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Roman Divac 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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