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GAMMA#758 Sin v Sonnen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 1158 p4p, 148 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 818 p4p, 111 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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192 lbs
32 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sodergren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekstrovertti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti takes one on the button.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Ekstrovertti's leg. Ekstrovertti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it well and moves away.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren connects with a right hand. Ekstrovertti shakes it off.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekstrovertti off to one side.
Ekstrovertti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
A jab from Ekstrovertti does it's job there.
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!
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Sodergren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sodergren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekstrovertti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sodergren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekstrovertti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it well and moves away.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there
enabling Ekstrovertti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice head shot.
Sodergren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodergren's sensitive parts.
Sodergren tries to work over Ekstrovertti's front leg with a kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
Sodergren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ekstrovertti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
Sodergren counters with a body kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekstrovertti connects with a looping right hand.
Ekstrovertti cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Ekstrovertti's torso.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
Sodergren tries to sprawl but Ekstrovertti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ekstrovertti prevents Sodergren from standing back up.
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!
Ekstrovertti tries to pass to full mount but Sodergren defends it.
Sodergren is trying to control but can't.
Ekstrovertti controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sodergren's head.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Ekstrovertti wants to pass the guard but Sodergren is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sodergren is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekstrovertti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekstrovertti swinging wildly here.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Ekstrovertti sees coming a mile off.
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!
Ekstrovertti lands a head kick!
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekstrovertti lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren connects with a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt
and Sodergren counters with a head kick that drops Ekstrovertti to the mat! Ekstrovertti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Ekstrovertti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick nicely.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren is working Ekstrovertti over against the cage.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti dives in and grabs Sodergren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sodergren pushes down on Ekstrovertti's head and hops out.
Ekstrovertti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter with a takedown but Sodergren is quick to defend against it.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a good cross that connects.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekstrovertti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Ekstrovertti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Ekstrovertti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekstrovertti cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Nice sprawl there from Sodergren as Ekstrovertti shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a right hand that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice body kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekstrovertti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekstrovertti off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren lands the left hand.
Sodergren is looking to slow Ekstrovertti down with leg kicks.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Sodergren moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
Ekstrovertti backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
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!
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekstrovertti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Ekstrovertti off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I've got Sodergren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
An out of breath Basten Sodergren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gomu Gomu (ranked 1359 p4p, 20 weight class) and Jucal Jabneel (ranked 1446 p4p, 48 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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328 lbs
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jucal Jabneel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomu digs a good hook to Jabneel's body.
Gomu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jabneel on the side of the head.
Jabneel throws a head kick that misses.
Gomu is looking to counter the offense by Jabneel and move into the clinch.
Jabneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomu - that will leave a mark!
Gomu throws a body kick that misses.
Gomu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jabneel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomu lands a big head kick that sends Jabneel tumbling to the mat! Gomu takes a step backwards and waves Jabneel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabneel is looking to clinch.
Gomu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabneel throws an off balance right hand
and Gomu counters with a left to the body.
Jabneel looks winded!
Gomu cracks Jabneel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jabneel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gomu finish him?
Gomu looks to land a combination but Jabneel avoids it well.
Jabneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
Gomu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomu clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomu.
Gomu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomu lands with a short shot to the head.
Jabneel lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Gomu.
Gomu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jabneel is trying to pull guard but Gomu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabneel's elbow.
Gomu blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomu.
Jabneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomu.
Gomu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabneel.
Jabneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomu working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Gomu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomu gets through Jabneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gomu.
Jabneel working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel misses with a punch to the body.
Jabneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabneel throws a head punch that misses.
Gomu lands a right hand.
Gomu pushes Jabneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomu lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Gomu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards.
Gomu lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Gomu.
Gomu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jabneel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomu crunches a lovely knee into Jabneel's ribcage.
Gomu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomu misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomu.
Gomu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards.
Gomu lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Gomu as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomu lands a shoulder strike.
Gomu misses with a punch to the body.
Gomu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards.
Gomu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Gomu.
Gomu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gomu.
Gomu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu digs a right hand underneath Jabneel's ribcage. Jabneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Gomu.
Gomu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gomu.
Gomu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jabneel is rocked!
Gomu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabneel's elbow.
Gomu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomu.
Jabneel is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomu finish him?
Gomu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomu lands an uppercut.
Gomu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jabneel blocks it with crossed arms.
Gomu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabneel seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Gomu as the two fighters clinch.
Gomu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jabneel prevents a body shot from Gomu.
Gomu lands with a light punch inside.
Gomu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomu presses Jabneel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomu tries a body shot but Jabneel blocks it.
Gomu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabneel backwards.
Gomu gets through Jabneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomu is leaning against Jabneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomu lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomu.
A short uppercut from Gomu.
Gomu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jabneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomu thuds a left hand into Jabneel's body.
Gomu sends Jabneel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomu is motioning to the referee to let Jabneel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gomu moves into the clinch.
Gomu Gomu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomu lands a shot to the body.
Gomu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gomu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gomu tries to work over Jabneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomu.
Jabneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jabneels head.
Gomu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabneel is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Gomu.
A short right from Gomu.
Gomu pushes Jabneel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomu pushes Jabneel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomu gets through Jabneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gomu fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomu lands a big knee! That's hurt Jabneel! Oh, he's all over the place! Gomu lands another knee that sends Jabneel to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomu Gomu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gomu Gomu thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 593 p4p, 68 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 1199 p4p, 151 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with a hook
letting Jeremy counter with a right hand.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jeremy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jeremy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Good shot there by Kane.
Jeremy dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jeremy to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Jeremy had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Jeremy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jeremy looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeremy swings widly with a right hand
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Kane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jeremy throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jeremy can pounce on him.
Jeremy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jeremy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane throws a shot to the body.
Jeremy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jeremy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jeremy misses the jab.
Kane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick from Jeremy lands but Kane takes it in his stride.
Jeremy scores with a nice body kick.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jeremy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jeremy scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy throws a body kick that misses.
Kane lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane cracks the inside of Jeremy's front leg.
Kane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane wants to counter the offense by Jeremy and move into the clinch position.
Jeremy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeremy misses with a hook to the body
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jeremy.
Kane is looking to score with low kicks.
Jeremy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeremy, pushing him back against the cage.
Jeremy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Jeremy tries a body shot but Kane blocks it.
Jeremy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeremy.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Jeremy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Jeremy has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Kane pushes off an throws an elbow but Jeremy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jeremy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jeremy.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeremy controls his hands.
Kane tries to work over Jeremy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with some punches.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Jeremy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeremy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ron Jeremy has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with some punches.
Jeremy misses with a body punch.
Kane is leaning against Jeremy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Jeremy working aggressively here.
Kane tries to work over Jeremy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jeremy's defenses.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Jeremy misses with some punches.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Jeremy avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
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 Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Jeremy'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.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane looks to land a combination. Jeremy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Kane wants to counter with a clinch but Jeremy pushes him away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Jeremy throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeremy. Jeremy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeremy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeremy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane thuds his shin into the meat of Jeremy's side.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kane throws a jab when Jeremy was well out of range.
Jeremy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jeremy. That one must have hurt.
Jeremy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeremy's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Jeremy throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Jeremy throws a right hand that misses
and Kane counters with a solid body kick.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Jeremy backing away here, and Kane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Kane walks into a left hand.
Kane drops his hands momentarily and Jeremy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeremy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeremy thuds a left hand into Kane's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a series of strikes. Jeremy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy staying out of range there.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Jeremy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harry Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Kane blocks the leg kick.
Jeremy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Kane looks for the body kick but Jeremy saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeremy swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremy.
Jeremy blocks a leg kick.
Jeremy lands a head shot.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Jeremy throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeremy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeremy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Jeremy in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeremy.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kane - that landed with a thud.
Jeremy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Jeremy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane presses Jeremy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harry Kane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Jeremy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy works on Kane's body with a couple of short punches.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeremy.
Kane tries to work over Jeremy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeremy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jeremy.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy lands a right hand.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jeremy's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeremy's elbow.
Kane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kane working aggressively here.
Jeremy gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeremy pushes Kane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeremy blocks an elbow strike.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Kane misses with an elbow strike.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy breaks from the clinch.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Jeremy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane drives through and clinches with Jeremy against the cage.
Kane keeps control of Jeremy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeremy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeremy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kane blocking some punches.
Jeremy blocks an elbow strike from Kane.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeremy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
Jeremy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane tries to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Jeremy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeremy.
Jeremy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kane.
Jeremy looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeremy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeremy as he connects with a hook.
Kane throws a front kick aimed at Jeremy's knee but Jeremy avoids it well.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Jeremy walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Jeremy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane slips under a jab.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Jeremy moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Jeremy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeremy throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Jeremy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeremy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeremy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeremy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jeremy takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Jeremy throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kane throws the left hand but Jeremy avoids the punch easily.
Kane walks into a straight right hand from Jeremy.
Jeremy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
Kane is looking to chop away at Jeremy's legs.
Jeremy missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Jeremy finds it's target.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jeremy blocks the leg kick.
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jeremy's sensitive parts.
Jeremy throws a front kick aimed at Kane's knee but Kane avoids it well.
Kane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jeremy.
Jeremy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jeremy throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane throws a leg kick but Jeremy checks it.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Jeremy misses.
Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jeremy under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kane.
Jeremy misses with a hook.
Jeremy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy misses with a straight right.
Jeremy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Jeremy swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Kane.
Jeremy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeremy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Jeremy moves away and avoids it.
Jeremy staying out of range there.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Kane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kane misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Jeremy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane checks a low kick from Jeremy.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Kane instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Kane.
Well Kane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kane!
Harry Kane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 491 p4p, 70 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 1131 p4p, 175 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloom throws a series of punches but Sidious moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gloom.
Sidious throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sidious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gloom finds it's way round the side to connect with Sidious's head.
Gloom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gloom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guido Gloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands with a hook. Gloom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Guido Gloom has been cut.
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Gloom in a clinch.
Gloom pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Sidious from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidious's guard.
Sidious trying to control the position here.
Gloom is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Sidious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Gloom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gloom looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom pushing down on Sidious's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gloom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sidious trying to control from the bottom.
Sidious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gloom.
Gloom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sidious trying to control but Gloom postures up.
Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sidious keeps working.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gloom.
Sidious is refusing to be controlled, as Gloom sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Gloom tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gloom.
Gloom trying to control but Sidious is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gloom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidious at a distance.
Gloom lands a high kick!
Gloom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom trying to control from half guard but Sidious is working away.
Gloom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gloom with the ground and pound but Sidious uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gloom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Sidious is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Gloom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Gloom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gloom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gloom lands with a slapping head kick.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Gloom.
Gloom slips a straight right by Sidious.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gloom.
Gloom scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gloom moves out of range of the body kick from Sidious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious gets a clinch.
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sidious being controlled against the cage.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Gloom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Gloom is breathing heavily.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom takes an elbow to the temple.
Gloom jumps guard but Sidious stands there with Gloom around his waist. Gloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sidious tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom pulls guard effortlessly.
Sidious controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sidious has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gloom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sidious has passed into half guard!
Gloom moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sidious avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sidious trying to move into half guard but instead Gloom has managed to sweep!
Gloom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gloom throws a big elbow that misses.
Gloom wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Gloom throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Sidious'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Gloom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gloom trying to control but Sidious is working from the bottom.
Gloom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom stands and throws Sidious's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guido Gloom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
so Gloom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guido Gloom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gloom passes into half guard.
Sidious makes his way to full guard, as Gloom worked for a kimura.
Sidious controlling Gloom's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Gloom lands a couple of elbows.
Gloom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gloom trying to control but Sidious is working from the bottom.
Gloom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gloom throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gloom advances to half guard.
Sidious is staying active underneath Gloom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gloom working Sidious over with strikes.
Gloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sidious trying to hold on to Gloom's head to control him but Gloom postures up.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gloom.
Sidious wants to control but Gloom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gloom scores with a three punch combo!
Gloom wants to land a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from Gloom.
Sidious looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Gloom is predictable there
and Sidious counters with a nice body kick.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Gloom saw that one coming.
Sidious tries a head kick but it misses.
Gloom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sidious is fending him off so far but Gloom persists. Nope, Sidious circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious checks a low kick from Gloom.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sidious moves into range and clinches up with Gloom.
Gloom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious misses with the head strike.
Sidious tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Sidious is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gloom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sidious prevents the takedown attempt.
Gloom prevents a body shot from Sidious.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidious clinches up with Gloom and pushes him back against the cage.
Darth Sidious has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom lands with a light punch inside.
Gloom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gloom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guido Gloom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gloom 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guido Gloom!
An out of breath Guido Gloom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Doom (ranked 283 p4p, 40 weight class) and Shayne Corson (ranked 333 p4p, 49 weight class). Doom comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Beast - Touch in the Night. Project Doom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson lands a lovely overhand right.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Doom tried to counter with a leg kick but Corson avoided it.
Doom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Doom.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doom. That one must have hurt.
Corson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doom misses with a head kick.
Doom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doom.
A big right from Corson misses.
Corson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doom.
Doom cracks a nice hook into Corson's ribs.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corson, as that shot connected.
Corson misses with a kick to the body
and Doom counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Doom misses.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doom throws a push kick but Corson slaps the foot to one side.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doom lands with a nice body kick.
Corson misses with an uppercut
and Doom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corson keeps Doom at a distance using the push kick.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Doom circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Doom misses its target.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
Doom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Corson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corson lands a nice shot that snaps Doom's head back.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Corson slips the punch.
A nice side step and Corson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corson.
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom tries to work over Corson's front leg with a kick but Corson checks it.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Corson moves out of range as Doom strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Doom as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Corson's leg but Corson calmly moves out of range.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corson counters with a stiff right hand.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Doom - just one landing.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corson misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corson checks a leg kick.
Corson catches Doom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
Corson connects with a body shot that sends Doom's belly button to the back.
Corson drives through and clinches with Doom against the cage.
Corson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doom misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corson lands a shot to the body.
Doom works on Corson's body with a couple of short punches.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Doom controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Doom scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson working aggressively here.
Doom manages to break the clinch.
Doom lands a jab.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Corson misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Corson slips under a jab from Doom.
Doom connects with a looping right hand.
Doom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Corson slips the punch.
Doom throws an off balance right hand
and Corson counters with a straight right hand.
Doom blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Doom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Project Doom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doom.
Corson catches Doom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corson swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Doom swinging wildly here.
Corson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doom rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Corson.
Corson throws a chopping leg kick but Doom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doom's calf.
Corson throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a low kick but Corson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Corson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Doom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doom cracks Corson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Corson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Doom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Doom misses with a body shot
and Corson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doom moves away from the strike by Corson.
Corson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Doom defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Doom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corson throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Corson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson 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.
Corson misses with a hook. Doom ducked under it nicely.
Doom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
The crowd cheers as Doom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corson doesn't seem phased though.
Doom tests Corson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Doom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corson doesn't seem phased though.
Doom scores with a leg kick.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Corson is just out of range.
Corson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doom throws a jab when Corson was well out of range.
Doom backing away here, and Corson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
Corson checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Corson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Doom. That snapped Corson's head back.
Doom looks to throw the jab but Corson is out of range.
Doom moves out of range as Corson strikes.
Corson scores with a jab to the body.
Doom lands a lovely overhand right.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Corson moved away.
Doom throws the kick towards the body but Corson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Corson backs away, Doom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Corson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corson feints and then cracks Doom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doom down.
Corson misses with a hook. Doom ducked under it nicely.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doom throws a right hand that misses
enabling Corson to counter with a crisp jab.
Doom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doom misses with a leg kick
and Corson counters with a right hand to the body.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doom misses with a low kick as Corson jumps back.
Doom staying out of range there.
Corson lands a jab.
Doom slips under a jab.
Doom moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom dominated that second round.
That's time! Doom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom misses with an uppercut
and Corson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Corson throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Doom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corson jabs at Doom's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Doom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doom scores with a nice right hand.
Doom throws a hook but Corson blocks it.
Doom avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doom misses with a wild body shot.
Doom lands a lovely overhand right.
Doom throws a chopping leg kick but Corson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corson slips under a jab from Doom.
Corson misses with a straight left.
Corson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doom's head backwards.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doom. That's going to slow Corson down.
Doom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doom throws the kick towards the body but Corson avoids it.
Shayne Corson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom scores with the left hand. Corson knows he should have avoided that one.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Doom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Corson avoids it.
Corson looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Corson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corson looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Corson takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Doom. That snapped Corson's head back.
Corson throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to land a leg kick but Corson saw it coming and moves away.
Doom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doom scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doom.
Corson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doom throws a hook but Corson blocks it.
Doom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corson is able to avoid easily.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doom has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doom - that will leave a mark!
Corson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corson misses the jab.
Corson lands a glancing blow to the side of Doom's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Corson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corson takes one to the chin there.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corson. Corson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corson wants to clinch but Doom slips to the side
and Doom counters with a nice body kick.
Corson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doom lands a nice shot that snaps Corson's head back.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corson.
Doom thumps Corson with a low kick.
A big left from Corson misses.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Project Doom.
Well Doom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Doom!
A very excited looking Project Doom rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ephram Urani (ranked 330 p4p, 38 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 193 p4p, 22 weight class). Partio has chosen Sininen sunnuntai as his entrance music. Katu Partio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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158 lbs
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani connects with a body shot.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio lands with a cross.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Partio moves away from the strike by Urani.
Partio is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Urani throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it.
It appears Urani was looking to counter with a kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Partio 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.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Urani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Urani lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Urani only half commits.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urani throws an off balance right hand
and Partio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Urani won't be happy with that.
Partio scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urani is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Partio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Urani is looking to reverse the position.
Urani is trying to control Partio's posture but Partio avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio grinds an elbow into Urani's temple.
Partio scores with punches from side control.
Partio lands a nice forearm strike.
Partio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Urani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio working the head with strikes.
Urani regains half guard.
Urani tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Partio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Partio lands a nice short elbow.
Urani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partio is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Partio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Partio working Urani over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Partio.
Urani tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
Urani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Urani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Urani tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Urani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partio is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio prevents Urani from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Partio there.
Urani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Partio pulls his head out easily.
Partio working over Urani with some ground and pound. Urani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Urani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urani keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Urani looking for a guillotine here but Partio defends easily.
Partio is working Urani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to control from the top but Urani keeps moving.
Urani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Partio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Partio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Partio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Urani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Partio wants to control from the top but Urani keeps moving.
Partio lands a couple of elbows.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio'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.
Partio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urani is fending him off so far but Partio persists. Nope, Urani circles away and we're back to standing.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio shoots in for a double leg but Urani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urani slips a jab from Partio.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Urani lands a right hook to the body.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Good shot there by Partio.
Urani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Urani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Partio's head.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urani misses the jab.
Partio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Urani eats them both and turns towards Partio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Urani misses with a kick to the body
and Partio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Partio lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.
Partio cracks Urani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urani misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Partio cracks Urani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urani looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Urani staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Partio.
Urani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Urani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani is looking to land body kicks.
Urani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partio takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Partio throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Partio tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio lands a head kick!
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Urani misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partio moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Partio.
Ephram Urani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Partio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Urani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Partio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Partio's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katu Partio'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Partio sizes up Urani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio lands a head shot.
Urani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urani blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio darts in looking for a takedown but Urani gets double underhooks and turns Partio into the cage.
Partio cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Urani counter with a right hand.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Katu Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio throws a right hand that Urani ducks under and follows up with a left that Urani also avoids with ease.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Partio.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Urani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urani misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Partio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urani throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio thinks about the counter body kick.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani cracks Partio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Partio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Urani finish him?
Urani delivers a nice body kick.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani blocks a head kick by Partio.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urani's waist but Urani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Partio off to one side.
Partio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urani momentarily.
Urani throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Urani.
A countering left hand to the body from Partio misses.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Partio is in Urani's guard.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Urani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Partio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Partio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Urani working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Partio connects with a couple of short punches.
Urani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Partio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Urani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partio 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
After the fight, Katu Partio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 64 p4p, 12 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 219 p4p, 30 weight class). Imbula's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ~Apache~. Pierno has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno lands a jab to the head.
Imbula has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Pierno punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Imbula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Imbula tries to keep at a distance but Pierno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Imbula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Imbula to keep the fight standing.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula lands a body punch.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierno.
A right hand to the body from Pierno.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imbula lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Imbula lands a right hand.
Imbula tries to pull guard but Pierno won't allow it.
Pierno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Imbula seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pierno can turn it around.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierno prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Imbula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Imbula won't allow it.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
Imbula tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pierno jumps guard but Imbula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cheik Imbula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pierno.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno pulls guard effortlessly.
Pierno trying to keep a closed guard but Imbula is proving a slippery customer.
Imbula drops back looking for a leg! Pierno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierno manages to kick Imbula off! Imbula jumps back into Pierno's guard.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imbula tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierno is retaining full guard.
Pierno has momentary wrist control but Imbula slips an elbow through the middle.
Imbula tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierno is retaining full guard.
Imbula landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula is looking to advance position but Pierno has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierno looking to control but Imbula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Imbula wants to control but Pierno is having none of it.
Pierno working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Imbula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pierno moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Imbula has worked his arm free - good work by Imbula!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula tries to bench press Pierno off him but Pierno keeps the position.
Pierno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Imbula's shoulder. That is not cool.
Imbula can't do much from the bottom here.
Pierno is looking to take a break and control but Imbula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imbula struggling a bit here.
Imbula prevents Pierno from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pierno cracks a nice hook into Imbula's ribs.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierno moves out of range of the body kick.
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Pierno blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Imbula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pierno's knee momentarily.
Pierno moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pierno throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
Pierno catches Imbula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno lands a jab.
Imbula blocks a jab.
As Pierno backs away, Imbula returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
Imbula misses with a jab to the body
and Pierno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Pierno punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Imbula takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses.
Imbula misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Pierno blocks the low kick.
Pierno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Imbula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula tries to keep at a distance but Pierno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imbula's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Pierno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imbula's elbow.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Imbula holds him up against the cage and eventually Pierno drops back down to his feet.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Pierno fails to pull guard.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
A short uppercut from Imbula.
Imbula lands a body shot.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Imbula won't allow it.
Cheik Imbula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pierno.
Pierno is breathing heavily.
Pierno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Imbula walks away with a smile on his face. Pierno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Imbula with a hook.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imbula.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierno tries to clinch up.
Pierno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imbula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but Imbula pushes him away.
Pierno stuns Imbula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Pierno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Imbula misses with a body shot
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pierno just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Imbula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Pierno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Imbula is leaning against Pierno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno can't find room to land a body shot as Imbula controls the action.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Pierno.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pierno looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Pierno does no damage.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imbula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Pierno misses.
Imbula was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Imbula slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imbula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pierno wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula drops his hands momentarily and Pierno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierno's sensitive parts.
Pierno tries to clinch up but Imbula circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Imbula was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pierno.
Pierno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imbula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Imbula tried to counter with a leg kick but Pierno avoided it.
Imbula swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierno.
Imbula gets tackled into the cage by Pierno. Pierno maintains the clinch.
Cheik Imbula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Imbula won't allow it.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula is leaning against Pierno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pierno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Imbula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
Pierno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Imbula tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Imbula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Imbula scores with a hook to the body.
Pierno blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula scores with a hook to the body.
Imbula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imbula works on Pierno's body with a couple of short punches.
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imbula tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Imbula digs a right hand underneath Pierno's ribcage. Pierno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Imbula scores with a shoulder strike.
Imbula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Imbula.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imbula is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierno gets an underhook and turns Imbula into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula lands with a left to the head.
Pierno is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Pierno is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula prevents a body shot from Pierno.
Imbula creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pierno's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pierno drops to his knees and Imbula pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
An out of breath Cheik Imbula thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 112 p4p, 17 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 234 p4p, 27 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Yeboah has chosen Lionel Richie - All Night Long as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit throws a hook but Yeboah avoids it easily.
Jernit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yeboah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Yeboah.
Yeboah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jernit throws an elbow but it misses.
Yeboah has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jernit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeboah keeps control of the position as Jernit tries to break free.
Yeboah gets his hands free as Jernit looks to control.
Yeboah is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jernit taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Yeboah.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah!
During a confident post fight interview, Sambulo Yeboah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 28 p4p, 3 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 29 p4p, 4 weight class). Sin comes to the cage accompanied by Original Nuttah. Sonnen has chosen The Devil's Doorbell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Sin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
Sonnen moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sin checks a low kick from Sonnen.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sin at a distance.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Sin as Sonnen shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin misses with a double jab.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sin counters with an outside leg kick.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin blocks it.
Sin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Sin.
Sin thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Sin fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin 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.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sin is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sin is retaining full guard.
Sin controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sin.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to land body kicks.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Sin throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sin's knee momentarily.
Sin digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Sin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sin, which made it look bad.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sin blocks a jab.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Sin lands an overhand right.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Sin 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.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sin blocks the body kick.
It looked like Sin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.
Sin looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Sin does it's job there.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Sin moved away.
Sin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sin throws a series of punches but Sonnen moves out of range.
Lee Sin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sin takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Sonnen.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Sin misses
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Sin throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a jab to the head.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen thumps Sin with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen misses with an uppercut
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sin wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sonnen is on him like a limpet, forcing Sin back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sin is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns Sin into the cage.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonnen lands a knee to the head.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Sin fails to land.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Sin tries to circle away but Sonnen has him pinned against the cage.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sin breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Sin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
A lazy body kick from Sin
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sin looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a right hand. Sin shakes it off.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sin throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sin checks a leg kick.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sin checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sin keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sin scores with a spinning back kick!
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen feints and as Sin raises his hands in defense, Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin slows the pace down in half guard.
Sin is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Sin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin is taking a breather. Sonnen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen is looking to improve his position.
Sin controlling the action here.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Sin has control of the leg.
That's four 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.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sin trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sin's guard.
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sin holds on and takes a little breather.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin looking to control.
Sin controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lee Sin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sonnen looks to land a combination but Sin avoids it well.
Sin checks a leg kick.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Sin lands a jab to the nose.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Sin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Sin moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen darts in looking for a takedown but Sin gets double underhooks and turns Sonnen into the cage.
Sonnen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonnen's head.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sin scores with a nice strike.
Sin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Sin tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
A cross from Sonnen lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sin counters with a body kick that stops Sonnen in his tracks momentarily.
Sonnen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sin's sensitive parts.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonnen just manages to avoid it.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sonnen misses
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sin checks the leg kick.
Sin closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen avoids the elbow strike from Sin, against the cage.
Sonnen tries to work over Sin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonnen throws a head punch that misses.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sonnen as Sin tries to tie him up.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin had his way with Dao Sonnen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sin with a hook.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow Sin down.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Sin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sin jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonnen with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sin tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sin clobbers Sonnen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sonnen defending well as Sin loads up on a big left hand.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Sin.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sin defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Sin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sin off the cage and back into range.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Sin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sin scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sin.
Sin with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Sonnen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Sin moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sonnen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sonnen throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Sin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Sin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Lee Sin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonnen. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sonnen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sin.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sin blocks a leg kick.
Sin lands a slapping body shot.
Sin scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Lee Sin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 18 p4p, 3 weight class) and Pablo Maraçon (ranked 96 p4p, 13 weight class). Maraçon has chosen Pistolero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Guns throws a low kick, looking for Maraçon's leg but Maraçon calmly moves out of range.
Maraçon lands a nice shot that snaps Guns's head back.
Guns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Guns blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon lands a glancing blow to the side of Guns's head.
Guns misses with a looping right.
Guns throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Maraçon lands a jab to the head.
Maraçon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Maraçon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guns with a body shot.
Maraçon cracks Guns with a good 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!
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Maraçon.
Guns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Maraçon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maraçon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maraçon lands an overhand right.
Guns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maraçon throws a shot to the body.
Guns scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Maraçon.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Maraçon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maraçon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maraçon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Maraçon's corner calls for a 1-2. Maraçon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Guns does it's job there.
Maraçon tests Guns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maraçon can pounce on him.
Guns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maraçon counters with a left to the body.
Maraçon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guns swings widly with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a head kick. That will keep Guns thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guns scores with a jab. Maraçon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Maraçon feints a counter leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maraçon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Maraçon responds with a good body kick, but Guns manages to step out the way in time.
Guns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maraçon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maraçon, right into the meat.
Maraçon lands an overhand right.
Guns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Maraçon misses.
Guns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maraçon counters with a stiff right hand.
Guns misses with a hook.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maraçon with a nice cross.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maraçon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guns misses with a looping right.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Guns.
And Maraçon responds with a good body kick, but Guns manages to step out the way in time.
Maraçon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guns throws an off balance right hand
and Maraçon counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Guns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maraçon.
Maraçon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Guns's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Guns controls his hands.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guns tries to work over Maraçon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns is leaning against Maraçon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maraçon.
Guns lands with a left to the head.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Guns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon breaks from the clinch.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guns thuds a left hand into Maraçon's body.
Guns throws a leg kick but Maraçon checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guns misses with a looping right.
Guns throws a big shot that misses.
Maraçon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guns jabs at Maraçon's body.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guns misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Maraçon there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns lands an overhand right.
Maraçon swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Guns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Guns.
Guns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guns.
Guns throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Guns.
Maraçon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
Guns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maraçon's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon thows a body kick. Guns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guns is looking to clinch.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Maraçon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maraçon. Guns shrugs it off though.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Guns's front leg but catches the back leg as Guns tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon misses with a straight right.
Maraçon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maraçon has closed the distance and engaged Guns in a clinch.
Maraçon blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
Guns blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Guns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns.
Guns stalling.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy body kick from Maraçon
and Guns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
A quick step to the side and Guns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guns, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maraçon tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Guns staying out of range there.
It looked like Guns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Guns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maraçon up against the cage.
Maraçon is working Guns over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maraçon lands the left hand.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the head.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns scores with a decent looking hook.
Guns avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Guns 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.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maraçon takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Guns throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Guns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maraçon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maraçon counters with an outside leg kick.
Maraçon swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Maraçon.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Maraçon as he checks the leg kick.
Guns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Guns. Those never looked like landing.
Guns thuds his right hand into Maraçon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maraçon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon staying out of range there.
Maraçon scores with the left hand. Guns knows he should have avoided that one.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Maraçon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Maraçon tries to move into range but Guns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guns.
The fighters circling - Guns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Guns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Guns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a jab to the nose.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Maraçon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Guns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maraçon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guns takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Guns's leg. Guns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guns avoids the head kick by Maraçon.
Guns blocks the body kick.
Maraçon lands a nice looking body shot.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns lands a nice hook to Maraçon's body. Maraçon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maraçon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns checks the leg kick.
Guns throws a low kick, looking for Maraçon's leg but Maraçon calmly moves out of range.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maraçon scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maraçon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Guns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maraçon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guns finds it's way round the side to connect with Maraçon's head.
Maraçon stuns Guns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maraçon scores with a nice head shot.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Maraçon lands a head shot.
Guns lands a glancing blow to the side of Maraçon's head.
Guns throws the left hand but Maraçon avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon throws a poor cross that misses
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns cracks Maraçon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maraçon takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maraçon's head.
Guns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maraçon thuds a left hand into Guns's body.
Guns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maraçon's sensitive parts.
Guns moves into the clinch successfully.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Guns.
Guns blocking some punches.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Guns controls the action.
Guns is stalling here.
Maraçon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maraçon as the two fighters clinch.
Guns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maraçon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pablo Maraçon has been cut.
Maraçon takes an elbow to the temple.
Big Guns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
Maraçon misses with an elbow strike.
Maraçon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guns lands a body punch.
Guns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Guns struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
Guns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Maraçon avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
Maraçon breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon scores with a nice head shot.
Guns wants to land a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guns tries to clinch up but Maraçon circles away and keeps his distance.
Guns misses with a body punch
and Maraçon counters with a nice body shot.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Guns.
Nice uppercut there from Maraçon.
A left lands for Guns.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maraçon!
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Guns tries to clinch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Maraçon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guns throws a poor cross that misses
and Maraçon counters with a right hand to the body.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
Maraçon stuns Guns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maraçon moves out of range of the leg kick from Guns.
Guns clinches up with Maraçon and pushes him back against the cage.
Guns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns works on Maraçon's body with a couple of short punches.
Maraçon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guns tries to land a front kick but Maraçon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a low kick, right behind Maraçon 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.
Maraçon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maraçon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guns.
Guns moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Maraçon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Guns.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns throws a right hand that Maraçon ducks under and follows up with a left that Maraçon also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Guns throws a right hand that misses
and Maraçon counters with a thumping low kick.
Maraçon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maraçon tries a low kick but Guns avoids it.
Maraçon's corner calls for a 1-2. Maraçon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon lands a really nice looking cross but Guns seems unphased.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Guns ducks down to avoid it.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maraçon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns clinches.
A short left from Maraçon.
A hook to the body from Maraçon.
Maraçon managing to block the knees to the body from Guns.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Guns leaning against his opponent.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Guns.
Maraçon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guns is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it.
Maraçon ducks right into an uppercut from Guns.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Guns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maraçon cracks Guns with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maraçon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maraçon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Maraçon moved out of range.
Guns throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Guns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maraçon closes the distance and clinches.
Guns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maraçon.
Maraçon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guns lands a left hand.
Guns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
Guns is pushing Maraçon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maraçon manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maraçon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pablo Maraçon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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