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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Flint (ranked 7209 p4p, 602 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 24324 p4p, 682 weight class). Santiago Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Flint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Costa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flint is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Costa yanks on the arm and Flint is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Costa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Costa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Vegeta (ranked 5196 p4p, 636 weight class) and David Unsworth (ranked 7148 p4p, 725 weight class). Prince Vegeta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince Vegeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Unsworth!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unsworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick from Unsworth lands but Vegeta takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Unsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Vegeta moves out of range easily.
Unsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegeta throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range.
Unsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegeta.
Unsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vegeta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vegeta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unsworth slips a jab and a cross from Vegeta.
Vegeta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Vegeta does no damage.
Vegeta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegeta's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegeta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unsworth scores with a leg kick.
Unsworth connects with a high kick.
Unsworth thumps Vegeta with a low kick.
Vegeta misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unsworth.
Vegeta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unsworth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Vegeta. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Unsworth tenderised Vegeta's leg. Vegeta is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unsworth.
Vegeta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Unsworth staying out of range there.
Vegeta throws a right hand that misses
and Unsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Vegeta misses.
Vegeta misses with a looping right.
Unsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegeta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegeta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Vegeta misses.
Vegeta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Unsworth. That one must have hurt.
Vegeta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unsworth. Unsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Unsworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vegeta is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vegeta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unsworth can pounce on him.
Vegeta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Unsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Vegeta off balance momentarily.
Unsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegeta looks to score with a jab to the body but Unsworth is just out of range.
Vegeta 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unsworth, right into the meat.
Unsworth connects with a leg kick. Vegeta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegeta throws a right hand that Unsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Unsworth also avoids with ease.
David Unsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegeta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Unsworth counters with a nice leg kick.
Unsworth scores with a head kick. Vegeta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vegeta's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vegeta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unsworth throws a leg kick which misses Vegeta's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegeta tries to avoid it.
Unsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Unsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Vegeta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vegeta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegeta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unsworth.
Unsworth lands a head kick. Vegeta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Unsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vegeta misses the shot to the body.
Vegeta throws a jab but it's blocked by Unsworth.
Unsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Vegeta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vegeta is rocked!
Unsworth cracks the inside of Vegeta's front leg.
Oh Vegeta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unsworth lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Vegeta crumples to the floor! Unsworth milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Unsworth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wood (ranked 7821 p4p, 751 weight class) and Amfm Punk (ranked 2861 p4p, 396 weight class). Amfm Punk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amfm Punk!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Marcus Wood has been cut.
Wood moves into range and clinches up with Punk.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punk's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punk.
Punk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wood slips a straight right by Punk.
Punk misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood with a nice cross.
Punk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends Punk's belly button to the back.
A big right from Punk misses.
Punk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Punk duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punk defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Punk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Punk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punk blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punk fails to land with a series of punches.
Punk looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Punk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood throws the kick towards the body but Punk avoids it.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Punk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood tries to work over Punk's front leg with a kick but Punk checks it.
Wood tries to move into range but Punk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Punk.
Punk cracks Wood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Punk finish him?
Marcus Wood's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punk cracks Wood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wood is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Punk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood slips a straight right by Punk.
It looked like Wood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Punk.
Punk missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Amfm Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Wood defending well as Punk loads up on a big left hand.
Punk just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood tried to counter with a leg kick but Punk avoided it.
Wood stuns Punk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Punk's coach down at London Fighting Acadamy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Punk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wood staying out of range there.
Punk throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk misses with the combination.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Punk manages to avoid it.
Punk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wood under the eye.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punk.
A big right from Wood misses.
Punk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punk moves into the clinch.
Punk digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Punk lands with a right to the head.
Marcus Wood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Punk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punk breaks from the clinch.
Punk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punk misses with a looping right.
Punk connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back.
Punk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk misses with a few strikes there.
Punk throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punk wants to slow Wood down by chopping away at his legs.
Punk throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punk just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Punk misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punk misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amfm Punk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Wood's cut.
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.
Punk misses with a right hand
and Punk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood scores with a sloppy right hand. Punk should have avoided that one.
Punk missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood slips a jab from Punk.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood tried to counter with a leg kick but Punk avoided it.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Punk misses with an uppercut.
Wood is looking to counter punch.
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punk connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to clinch up
and Punk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Punk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Punk looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood jabs Punk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punk scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Punk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wood thinking.
Punk throws a right hand that misses
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Punk lands with an overhand left.
Jeez, Marcus Wood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Wood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amfm Punk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1801 p4p, 279 weight class) and King Murhaa (ranked 3280 p4p, 444 weight class). King Murhaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average lands with a nice body punch.
Average's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Average lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa forces Average back against the cage and clinches.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Average scores with a hook to the body.
Average working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Average.
Murhaa looks winded!
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Average.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Average pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhaa is aware though and is defending well.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Average has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murhaa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhaa defends it easily.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murhaa passes Average's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murhaa is looking to advance position but Average won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murhaa wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa prevents Average from improving his position.
Murhaa is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murhaa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Murhaa is looking to advance position but Average won't allow it.
Murhaa controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to roll over but Murhaa keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Average is staying active underneath Murhaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Murhaa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Average can't escape the position.
Murhaa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Average tries to hold on but Murhaa pushes him away.
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Average regains half guard.
Murhaa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa works his way into full mount!
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 Joe Average will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Average.
Average looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Average tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Average throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Average moves away.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Average, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa works Average's body with a nice hook.
Average slips a jab from Murhaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
Average appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Average manages to pull guard.
Average has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Average keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass.
Murhaa preventing the sweep.
Average looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murhaa passes into half guard.
Murhaa trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average won't allow Murhaa to pass to mount.
Average tries to get to full guard but Murhaa has control of the leg.
Murhaa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Average actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa passes to full mount!
Average is looking to get to half guard.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Average sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhaa pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhaa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murhaa prevents Average from improving his position.
Murhaa controlling the pace.
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Murhaa stalling.
Murhaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murhaa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Average moves into full guard.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average is looking for a triangle here but Murhaa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Average's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Average's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Average bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Average avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Average tries to sprawl but Murhaa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Average is looking to improve his position.
Murhaa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Average won't allow Murhaa to pass to mount.
Average is looking to control Murhaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Murhaa uses his free foot to push down on Average's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Average.
King Murhaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa moves to back control.
Average looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murhaa.
Average is in bad spot here.
Murhaa trying to control.
What can Average do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Average right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murhaa controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Average's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Murhaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average turns into Murhaa and is now in his guard.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Average has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Murhaa is proving a slippery customer.
Murhaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhaa preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murhaa is pulling down on Average's head. It's preventing any offense from Average, at least for the moment.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa is adopting a defensive guard.
Average trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murhaa is pulling down on Average's head. It's preventing any offense from Average, at least for the moment.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average 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.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murhaa is on top in guard.
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhaa defends well.
Average keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average working for a triangle but Murhaa defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for King Murhaa!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for King Murhaa!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for King Murhaa!
King Murhaa wins by unanimous decision!
King Murhaa gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wariusz Rudzianowski (ranked 4520 p4p, 365 weight class) and Alex Wright (ranked 8081 p4p, 528 weight class). Wright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warped Mind. Wariusz Rudzianowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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218 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wariusz Rudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Wright!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright clinches up against the cage.
Rudzianowski goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudzianowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Rudzianowski avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Rudzianowski just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Wright has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wariusz Rudzianowski!
Alex Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tahjet Davimenikov (ranked 7691 p4p, 230 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 23420 p4p, 264 weight class). Ono Kuronoa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tahjet Davimenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davimenikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuronoa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davimenikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kuronoa. No joy for Davimenikov on that attempt.
Kuronoa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Davimenikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davimenikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuronoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davimenikov scrambles back to his feet.
Tahjet Davimenikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davimenikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuronoa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuronoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuronoa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuronoa sizes up Davimenikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davimenikov throws a combination that misses
and Kuronoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davimenikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuronoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davimenikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davimenikov dives in and grabs Kuronoa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuronoa pushes down on Davimenikov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahjet Davimenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuronoa lands a jab-cross combination.
Davimenikov is rocked!
Kuronoa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Davimenikov to the canvas! Davimenikov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuronoa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ono Kuronoa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 965 p4p, 150 weight class) and Sambo Trambai (ranked 1927 p4p, 295 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pope Drunkizkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Trambai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Drunkizkus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drunkizkus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trambai throws a head kick that misses.
Drunkizkus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trambai throws a head kick but Drunkizkus moves out of range.
Drunkizkus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Trambai.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the leg kick from Trambai.
A counter left hand to the body from Drunkizkus misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trambai throws a head kick that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a right hand to the body.
Trambai connects with a looping right hand.
Drunkizkus blocks a head kick by Trambai.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Trambai 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trambai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drunkizkus counters with a series of strikes. Trambai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drunkizkus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trambai misses with a wild body shot.
Drunkizkus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trambai. Trambai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drunkizkus throws an off balance right hand
letting Trambai counter with a right hand.
Trambai jabs at Drunkizkus's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Trambai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunkizkus takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trambai lands a slapping body shot.
Trambai misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Trambai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drunkizkus throws a hook to the side of Trambai's head but Trambai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trambai throws out a counter right but Drunkizkus avoids it with no problem.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trambai moves away.
Trambai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Drunkizkus to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Drunkizkus catches Trambai right on the button with a cross.
Drunkizkus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trambai.
A low kick from Trambai misses
letting Drunkizkus counter with a right hand.
Trambai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trambai. Drunkizkus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Drunkizkus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trambai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trambai slips under a jab.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Drunkizkus.
Trambai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drunkizkus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trambai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Drunkizkus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus scores with a jab to the head.
Trambai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a wild combination.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trambai looks to land a body kick but Drunkizkus moved away.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trambai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trambai stalks Drunkizkus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drunkizkus's face. Drunkizkus staggers backwards, shaken.
Trambai takes a swing at Drunkizkus's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sambo Trambai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drunkizkus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trambai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sambo Trambai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trambai throws a body punch but Drunkizkus moves out of range.
Trambai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drunkizkus.
A countering left hand to the body from Trambai misses.
Trambai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drunkizkus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trambai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Drunkizkus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drunkizkus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drunkizkus misses with a body shot.
Trambai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drunkizkus rather than just go for the knockout.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick
letting Drunkizkus counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkizkus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trambai.
Trambai tries a head kick but it misses.
Drunkizkus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drunkizkus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trambai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Trambai.
Pope Drunkizkus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trambai dodges the punch combination from Drunkizkus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trambai throws a low kick but Drunkizkus avoids it.
Trambai dodges the punch combination from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus swings widly with a right hand
and Trambai counters with a thumping low kick.
Trambai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Trambai is looking for the big counter here.
Trambai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trambai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Trambai throws a lazy right hand but Drunkizkus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trambai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trambai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trambai feints a jab promting Drunkizkus to slip. Trambai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drunkizkus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drunkizkus misses with a two punch combination.
Trambai jabs at Drunkizkus's body.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick and Drunkizkus moves out of range easily.
Drunkizkus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trambai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus throws a looping overhand right but Trambai ducks down to avoid it.
Trambai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drunkizkus throwing a counter right hand but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Trambai tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Drunkizkus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trambai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus slips under a jab.
Trambai scores with a head kick.
Trambai scores with a hook to the body. Drunkizkus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trambai scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trambai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Trambai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trambai slips a straight right by Drunkizkus.
Trambai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Trambai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A cross from Drunkizkus lands.
Trambai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trambai throws a shot from downtown. Drunkizkus moves away and avoids it.
Drunkizkus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trambai slips under a jab.
Trambai misses with a hook. Drunkizkus ducked under it nicely.
Drunkizkus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trambai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trambai looks to throw the jab but Drunkizkus is out of range.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Trambai blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Drunkizkus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Trambai.
Trambai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Drunkizkus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drunkizkus misses with a wild body shot.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Trambai.
Trambai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drunkizkus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trambai scrambles back to his feet.
Drunkizkus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trambai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trambai cracks Drunkizkus with an open hand slap.
Trambai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trambai misses with a low kick.
Trambai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trambai misses with a kick to the body
enabling Drunkizkus to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trambai thows a body kick. Drunkizkus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drunkizkus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Trambai throws a counter combo.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the strikes.
Drunkizkus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trambai to score with a decent uppercut.
Trambai with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trambai throws a sloppy body shot
and Drunkizkus counters with a one-two to the body.
Trambai throws a series of punches but Drunkizkus avoids them all with ease.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Trambai avoids it easily.
Trambai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Trambai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus lands a nice hook to Trambai's body. Trambai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Trambai avoids it easily.
Drunkizkus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trambai.
Drunkizkus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trambai.
Trambai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trambai was well out of range. Poor timing from Drunkizkus.
Trambai throws a fast counter high kick but Drunkizkus manages to duck under it in time.
Trambai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trambai feints a jab promting Drunkizkus to slip. Trambai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drunkizkus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Trambai looks to land a combination but Drunkizkus avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trambai.
Drunkizkus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Drunkizkus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trambai misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sambo Trambai.
Well Trambai 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Sambo Trambai wins by unanimous decision!
Sambo Trambai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pope Drunkizkus was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE'S THE BOOZE, GODDAMMIT!?!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Letter (ranked 662 p4p, 105 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 1026 p4p, 161 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Letter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letter slips under a jab.
Zoid throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoid misses with a shot to the body
and Letter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Letter works the jab nicely.
Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Letter.
Zoid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zoid throws a jab but it's blocked by Letter.
Letter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoid walks into a jab.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Letter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoid.
Letter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zoid tries to clinch
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Letter throws a lazy uppercut
and Letter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zoid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Letter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoid tries to close the distance and clinch but Letter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Letter misses its target.
Zoid thows a leg kick but Letter checks it
and Letter counters with a straight right hand.
Letter checks a leg kick.
Letter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid misses with a left hand
and Letter counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoid is rocked!
Letter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zoid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Letter throws out a loose jab but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Letter misses the target.
Letter misses with a straight left.
Letter avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Letter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zoid does it's job there.
Zoid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Letter counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoid.
We've been informed that Zoid 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.
Zoid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zoid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zoid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Letter counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letter avoids the body shot from Zoid.
It looked like Letter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Zoid is predictable there
and Letter counters with a nice body shot.
Zoid avoids the body shot from Letter.
Zoid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Letter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Letter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoid wants to clinch up but Letter keeps it at a distance.
Letter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Letter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Letter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoid.
Letter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoid throws a sloppy head kick
and Letter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zoid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Letter lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Zoid looks to clinch
and Letter counters with a nice uppercut.
Letter cracks Zoid with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zoid falls to his knees and Letter 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 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Letter!
A very excited looking Stephan Letter 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Carlitto (ranked 1002 p4p, 28 weight class) and Hiroki Tomori (ranked 1813 p4p, 71 weight class). Carlitto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Painkiller. The key to victory for Diego Carlitto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Carlitto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomori has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlitto.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Carlitto avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Carlitto avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
Tomori works on Carlitto's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carlitto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori working aggressively here.
Carlitto taking a breather.
Carlitto is struggling to control the position.
Carlitto gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomori.
Carlitto throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomori.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Carlitto avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlitto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carlitto prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Carlitto pushes Tomori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomori lands with a right to the head.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlitto blocks an uppercut.
Carlitto blocks an uppercut.
Carlitto lands a shoulder strike.
Carlitto blocks a body shot from Tomori.
Carlitto has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori.
Tomori swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlitto throws a head punch that misses.
Carlitto swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlitto prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Carlitto.
Carlitto working aggressively here.
Carlitto lands an uppercut.
Tomori misses with some punches.
A short right from Carlitto on the inside.
Carlitto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori is still on wobbly legs! Can Carlitto finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlitto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlitto blocks an uppercut.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carlitto tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlitto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlitto misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Tomori.
Tomori doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlitto circles away.
Carlitto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tomori seems to have recovered his senses.
Tomori scores with a body shot.
Tomori moves away from the strike by Carlitto.
Tomori tries to clinch but Carlitto moves out of range.
A punch combination from Carlitto misses.
Tomori tests Carlitto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomori.
A swing and a miss from Carlitto.
Tomori closes the distance and pushes Carlitto back into the cage.
Carlitto prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Carlitto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori is leaning against Carlitto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carlitto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carlitto trying to stall but Tomori improves his position.
Tomori scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Carlitto is trying to maintain a safe position but Tomori gets an underhook and turns Carlitto into the cage.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Carlitto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Tomori on the inside.
Tomori blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carlitto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carlitto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomori misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
Tomori lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlitto backwards.
Carlitto scores with a shot to the side of Tomori's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlitto manages to break the clinch.
Carlitto throws a looping overhand right but Tomori ducks down to avoid it.
Tomori wants to counter the offense by Carlitto and move into the clinch position.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlitto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlitto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tomori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlitto.
A nice left hand lands by Carlitto.
Tomori scores with a shot to the side of Carlitto's head.
Carlitto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomori wants to clinch up but Carlitto keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Carlitto is avoiding it.
Carlitto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Tomori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomori tries to counter with a clinch but Carlitto shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroki Tomori will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tomori darts in and clinches Carlitto up against the cage.
Tomori pushes Carlitto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomori swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlitto is stalling here.
Carlitto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomori presses Carlitto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tomori prevents Carlitto from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlitto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlitto.
Carlitto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlitto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carlitto tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tomori - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Carlitto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlitto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlitto backwards.
Carlitto digs a right hand underneath Tomori's ribcage. Tomori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Carlitto throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Tomori.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Carlitto tries a body shot but Tomori blocks it.
Carlitto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Tomori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tomori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlitto in his tracks.
Tomori misses with a looping right.
Carlitto throws a big counter combination but Tomori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomori cracks Carlitto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomori cracks Carlitto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlitto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlitto misses with the combination.
Tomori steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carlitto.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlitto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlitto throws a right hand that misses
and Tomori counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tomori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlitto.
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!
Carlitto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlitto has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori.
Tomori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carlitto effectively controlling the action here.
Tomori swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlitto is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomori has double underhooks.
Carlitto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carlitto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Tomori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomori.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomori fails to land.
Carlitto scores with a shot to the side of Tomori's head.
Carlitto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Tomori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlitto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomori misses with a body punch.
Carlitto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlitto's elbow.
Carlitto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Carlitto's ribcage. Carlitto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
Tomori lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlitto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomori lands a left hand.
Carlitto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Tomori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlitto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomori.
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!
Tomori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlittos head.
Tomori gets through Carlitto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carlitto blocking some punches.
Tomori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carlitto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlitto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomori.
Tomori works on Carlitto's body with a couple of short punches.
Carlitto misses with the head strike.
Carlitto is trying to stall.
Carlitto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomori lands a body punch.
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Carlitto controls the action.
Carlitto misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carlitto tries to move into range but Tomori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tomori.
Carlitto swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomori.
Carlitto throws a hook but Tomori avoids it easily.
Tomori missing with a left hand there. Carlitto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomori lands with an overhand left.
Tomori clinches.
Tomori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlitto backwards.
A short uppercut from Carlitto.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlitto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori blocks an uppercut.
Carlitto tries a body shot but Tomori blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Carlitto fails to land.
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlitto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tomori up against the cage.
Tomori scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Carlitto controls the action.
Tomori lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tomori.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlitto's elbow.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomori working aggressively here.
Carlitto prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Carlitto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Carlitto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlitto misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Tomori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlitto or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori lands a nice uppercut.
Tomori blocks an uppercut.
Carlitto working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlitto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlitto looking to slow down the pace here.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Carlitto's ribcage. Carlitto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlitto or not.
Tomori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlitto or not.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Carlitto's ribcage. Carlitto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlitto wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomori.
Tomori is working Carlitto over against the cage.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomori.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomori.
Tomori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlitto.
A short uppercut from Tomori.
A short right from Tomori on the inside.
Tomori tries a body shot but Carlitto blocks it.
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Carlitto controls the action.
Carlitto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlitto walks into a stiff left hand from Tomori.
Tomori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomori takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlitto stalling in the clinch but Tomori improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Carlitto manages to break the clinch.
Tomori lands a jab to the head.
Carlitto misses with a body kick.
Tomori slips a jab from Carlitto.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlitto throws a low kick but Tomori moves out of range easily.
Tomori lands with a straight right. Carlitto didn't see that one coming.
Tomori moves out of range as Carlitto strikes.
Tomori tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tomori instigates a clinch.
Carlitto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carlitto's efforts to push away.
Carlitto misses with the head strike.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlitto's elbow.
Carlitto lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carlitto backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori really 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.
Carlitto avoids the body shot from Tomori.
Tomori darts in and clinches Carlitto up against the cage.
Carlitto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Carlitto fails to land.
Carlitto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Carlitto fails to land.
Carlitto takes a shot to the head.
Tomori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlitto or not.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
A short right from Tomori on the inside.
Tomori tries a body shot but Carlitto blocks it.
Carlitto manages to break the clinch.
Carlitto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomori tries to clinch up but Carlitto circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlitto throws a push kick but Tomori slaps the foot to one side.
Tomori thuds a left hand into Carlitto's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlitto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlitto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tomori to score with a decent uppercut.
Tomori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tomori tries to clinch there but Carlitto circles away.
Carlitto walks into a jab.
Tomori clinches with his opponent.
Carlitto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Carlitto is trying to stall.
Tomori lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tomori lands with a right to the head.
Carlitto breaks from the clinch.
Tomori cracks Carlitto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitto.
Carlitto moves forwards but Tomori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlitto throws out a leg kick but Tomori moves out of range and Carlitto only half commits.
Carlitto tries to bum rush Tomori with a series of wild strikes but Tomori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlitto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego Carlitto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlitto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tomori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carlitto motions for Tomori to come forward. Carlitto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomori slips under a jab from Carlitto.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlitto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlitto throws a hook but Tomori blocks it.
Tomori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carlitto's hands.
Carlitto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomori tries to clinch but Carlitto is having none of it.
Carlitto throws the left hand but Tomori avoids the punch easily.
Carlitto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carlitto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomori. That snapped Carlitto's head back.
A big left from Carlitto misses.
Carlitto throws a nice looking combination but Tomori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlitto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tomori at a distance.
Carlitto moves forwards but Tomori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomori defending well as Carlitto loads up on a big left hand.
Carlitto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomori manages to avoid it.
Tomori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlitto, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carlitto blocking some punches.
Tomori misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carlitto fails to land.
Tomori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Tomori tries a body shot but Carlitto blocks it.
Carlitto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlitto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlitto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlitto swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomori gets through Carlitto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Carlitto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomori closes the distance but Carlitto moves to the side
and Carlitto counters with a straight right hand.
Tomori scores with a jab to the body.
Carlitto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomori doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carlitto throws the left hand but Tomori avoids the punch easily.
Carlitto misses with a double jab.
Carlitto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlitto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Tomori blocks the low kick.
Tomori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomori works on Carlitto's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlitto.
Tomori scores with a hook to the body.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlitto scores with a hook to the body.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlitto backwards.
Carlitto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carlitto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tomori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlitto or not.
Carlitto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomori is keeping busy.
Tomori is working Carlitto over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Tomori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlittos head.
Tomori lands with a right to the head.
Tomori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carlitto's efforts to push away.
Tomori blocks a body shot from Carlitto.
Tomori blocking some punches.
A short right from Tomori.
Tomori lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlitto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori.
Carlitto working aggressively here.
Tomori works on Carlitto's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tomori - that landed with a thud.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Carlitto throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomori.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlitto's elbow.
Tomori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomori lands a body punch.
Tomori misses with a body punch.
Tomori lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomori tries to work over Carlitto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlitto wants to stall.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlitto breaks from the clinch.
Carlitto tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlitto tries to keep at a distance but Tomori has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tomori fails to land.
Tomori working aggressively here.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomori has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tomori as the two fighters clinch.
Carlitto lands an uppercut.
Tomori misses with a body punch.
Tomori works on Carlitto's body with a couple of short punches.
Carlitto is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomori has double underhooks.
Carlitto blocks a body shot from Tomori.
Carlitto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlitto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tomori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomori tries a body shot but Carlitto blocks it.
Tomori blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Tomori as the two fighters clinch.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Carlitto tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Carlitto back against the cage.
Tomori takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomori lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlitto manages to break the clinch.
Carlitto misses with a looping right.
Tomori wants to counter with a clinch but Carlitto pushes him away.
Carlitto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tomori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
Hiroki Tomori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlitto wants to break free but Tomori has control.
Carlitto tries to break the clinch but Tomori is controlling the position.
Carlitto tries a knee to the head but Tomori blocks it.
Carlitto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlitto throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego Carlitto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlitto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Tomori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomori 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Hiroki Tomori!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Hiroki Tomori!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Hiroki Tomori!
Hiroki Tomori wins by unanimous decision!
Hiroki Tomori is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Diego Carlitto stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm crushed right now, but i have a fire in my gut. I will get my belt back. Mark my words.'.
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