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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wilson (ranked 3562 p4p, 424 weight class) and Robert Kortig (ranked 4354 p4p, 476 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kortig !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wilson misses.
A solid body kick from Wilson.
Kortig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Kortig has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kortig tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Kortig looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Kortig walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Robert Kortig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortig .
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Kortig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kortig keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to control but Kortig is working from the bottom.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Kortig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kortig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson pulls Kortig in close to his closed guard and prevents Kortig from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortig controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kortig .
Kortig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Kortig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Kortig takes one on the button.
Kortig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson jabs Kortig right on the nose. Kortig blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kortig .
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Kortig . Kortig maintains the clinch.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Kortig .
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Kortig 's defenses.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kortig .
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kortig shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson tries to work over Kortig 's front leg with a kick but Kortig checks it.
Wilson leaves Kortig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kortig back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kortig should have avoided that one.
Kortig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kortig tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Kortig back against the cage.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortig clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Kortig keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson is trying to push Kortig away but Kortig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortig prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Kortig has the dominant position.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Wilson tries to break free but Kortig pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kortig moves away.
Kortig has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kortig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Kortig with that takedown attempt.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kortig closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Kortig pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Kortig 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kortig doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Kortig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kortig is breathing heavily.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kortig can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kortig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortig can do to turn this around?
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kortig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kortig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Kortig is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson lands a head kick. Kortig smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kortig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Kortig wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Kortig tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Kortig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Kortig 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dennis Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kortig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennis Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kortig defends it nicely.
Kortig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson throws a push kick but Kortig slaps the foot to one side.
Kortig looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Kortig moves out of range.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kortig seems unphased.
Wilson throws a combination. Kortig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Kortig is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wilson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kortig .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kortig tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kortig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kortig tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortig throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kortig finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kortig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Kortig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kortig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortig stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kortig manages to get himself to full guard.
Robert Kortig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennis Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortig shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kortig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kortig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kortig ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Kortig shrugs it off though.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kortig forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson clobbers Kortig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Kortig shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kortig 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Kortig throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Kortig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Foster (ranked 4938 p4p, 221 weight class) and Robert Vanderwiel (ranked 3936 p4p, 185 weight class). Robert Vanderwiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Vanderwiel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Foster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanderwiel doesn't seem phased though.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Foster tries to circle away but Vanderwiel has him pinned against the cage.
Foster breaks the clinch.
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Vanderwiel's defenses.
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanderwiel avoids the head kick by Foster.
Vanderwiel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel is rocked!
Foster looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Foster backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Vanderwiel's temple! It sends Vanderwiel violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Foster celebrates and the doctors try to help Vanderwiel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Vince Foster!
A victorious Vince Foster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Burns (ranked 2946 p4p, 367 weight class) and Desmond Okafor (ranked 2627 p4p, 339 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Okafor misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Nice body kick there by Okafor.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Burns down.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Burns moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor with a hook.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burns slips a straight right by Okafor.
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns is rocked!
and Okafor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Burns! He's just covering up as Okafor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Okafor!
Desmond Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Shota (ranked 2091 p4p, 287 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 2505 p4p, 329 weight class). Shota comes to the cage accompanied by Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor . Adrian Shota could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Octavio Saades's chin.
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202 lbs
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203 lbs
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Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saades changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saades.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota checks a leg kick.
Saades misses with a low kick.
A jab from Saades misses.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shota.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Shota blocks a head kick by Saades.
Shota moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saades.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades misses with a double jab.
Shota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota feinted with a counter takedown.
Saades throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Saades fakes the leg kick and cracks Shota in the body.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades lands a big head kick that sends Shota tumbling to the mat! Saades takes a step backwards and waves Shota back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shota is rocked!
It looks like Adrian Shota has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Shota moves forwards but Saades connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Shota is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Shota seems to have got his legs back now.
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Saades thows a leg kick but Shota checks it
and Shota counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saades is controlling Shota's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saades trying to control but Shota postures up.
Saades keeping hold of Shota's head, controlling as best he can.
Saades wants to sweep but Shota has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saades wants to control but Shota postures up.
Saades is trying to improve his position.
Shota stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saades cracks a nice hook into Shota's ribs.
Saades looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saades throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Adrian Shota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades lands a nice looking body shot.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shota walks into a straight right hand from Saades.
Saades swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Saades tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Saades throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a kick to the body
and Shota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saades's guard.
Shota is standing up over Saades. Saades looks to escape but Shota dives into side control.
Shota decides to stand back up.
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saades throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saades tries a head kick but it misses.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saades connects with an inside leg kick.
Saades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota slips a jab from Saades.
Shota blocks a head kick by Saades.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades misses with a combination
and Shota counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saades won't be happy with that.
Saades bucks up and tries to throw Shota off but instead Shota has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shota avoiding Saades 's attempts to control his hands.
Shota gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Saades throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a lazy body kick
and Shota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saades's guard.
Saades pushes Shota off and gets back to his feet.
Saades throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Saades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shota feinted with a counter takedown.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saades.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Saades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saades can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a chopping leg kick but Shota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saades throws a lazy body kick
and Shota counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shota gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Saades throws a head kick that misses
and Shota counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shota gets to his feet. Saades looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Saades misses
and Shota counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saades is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shota dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shota staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Shota down.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Shota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota checks a leg kick.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a lazy body kick
and Shota counters with a shoot takedown. Saades fights it but they end up in guard.
Saades working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shota decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saades, up you get!
Saades throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Saades tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Shota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saades smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shota feinted with a counter takedown.
Saades scores with a nice head shot.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saades misses with a low kick as Shota jumps back.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades misses with a kick to the body.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saades throws a series of punches but Shota avoids them all with ease.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades looks to throw a body kick
and Shota counters with a shoot takedown. Saades fights it but they end up in guard.
Saades is looking to stand back up but Shota counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saades.
Saades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saades trying to control but Shota postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shota escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saades connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saades 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Octavio Saades!
Adrian Shota was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Loiri (ranked 1074 p4p, 39 weight class) and Jimmu Tenno Hantei (ranked 968 p4p, 36 weight class). Hantei has chosen Triarii - Emperor Of The Sun as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
300 lbs
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23
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimi Loiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hantei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Jimmu Tenno Hantei has been cut.
Loiri slips under a jab.
Loiri dodges the punch combination from Hantei.
Loiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loiri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hantei counters with a straight right hand.
Hantei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Loiri closes the distance and clinches.
Hantei tries to circle away but Loiri has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantei blocking some punches.
Loiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hantei pushes Loiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Loiri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loiri showed some decent athleticism there.
Loiri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hantei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loiri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loiri's back!
Loiri just trying to survive but Hantei is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hantei. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Loiri rolls, trying to escape but Hantei keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantei somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Loiri just trying to survive but Hantei is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Loiri covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hantei controlling well, preventing Loiri from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hantei misses with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loiri trying to control the action but Hantei just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Loiri's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Loiri trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hantei doesn't have the hooks in and Loiri manages to turn into his guard.
Hantei controlling the position.
Loiri advances position into side control!
Hantei wants to control but Loiri postures up.
Loiri tries for a kimura but Hantei is defending well.
Loiri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loiri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loiri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hantei is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loiri trying to control the position but Hantei is working away.
Hantei can't do much from the bottom here.
Hantei is trying to buck Loiri off.
Loiri trying to control the position but Hantei is working away.
Loiri working away.
Loiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmu Tenno Hantei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hantei with a hook.
Loiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hantei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loiri misses with an uppercut
and Hantei counters with a nice uppercut.
Loiri moves away from the strike by Hantei.
Hantei jabs Loiri right on the nose. Loiri blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Kimi Loiri has been cut.
Loiri throws a combination. Hantei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantei throws a jab but it's blocked by Loiri.
Hantei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Loiri ducks under a wild hook from Hantei.
Loiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hantei.
Loiri moves in looking to clinch but Hantei pushes him off.
Loiri avoids the body shot from Hantei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loiri on the side of the head.
Loiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantei.
Hantei connects with a looping right hand.
Loiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loiri misses with a left hand
and Hantei counters with a straight right hand.
Loiri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hantei sprawls well. Hantei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Loiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hantei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loiri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hantei throws out a counter right but Loiri avoids it with no problem.
Hantei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loiri lands a nice hook to Hantei's body. Hantei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loiri checks a low kick from Hantei.
Loiri slips a straight right by Hantei.
Loiri throws a right hand that misses
and Hantei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hantei swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Loiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei misses with a straight left.
Loiri throwing a counter right hand but Hantei manages to avoid it.
Loiri 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.
Hantei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loiri lands a really nice looking cross but Hantei seems unphased.
Loiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hantei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loiri.
Loiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hantei was well out of range. Poor timing from Loiri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantei slips a jab and a cross from Loiri.
Loiri misses with a takedown
and Hantei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hantei sends Loiri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hantei is motioning to the referee to let Loiri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Loiri is rocked!
Loiri tries for a takedown but Hantei circles away easily
and Hantei counters with a huge left! Loiri is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hantei isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Loiri from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hantei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
A relieved looking Jimmu Tenno Hantei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rear Breed (ranked 1063 p4p, 154 weight class) and John Gibson (ranked 2137 p4p, 272 weight class). Gibson has chosen Blac Youngsta - I Got You feat. Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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23
194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rear Breed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Gibson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breed but Breed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Breed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibson.
Gibson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breed.
Breed connects with a right hand. Gibson shakes it off.
Breed takes a swing at Gibson's ribcage but misses.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Gibson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Breed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gibson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Breed defends it nicely.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gibson.
Gibson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Rear Breed has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson punishes Breed's body with a nice straight punch.
Gibson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Breed did well to prevent Gibson getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibson connects with a nice short shot to Breed's temple.
Breed is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breed controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breed tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
Breed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Breed tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Breed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibson's back!
Gibson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Breed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Breed doesn't have the hooks in and Gibson manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breed working a defensive guard here.
Gibson stands up from Breed's guard - Gibson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Breed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gibson misses with a straight right.
A big left from Gibson misses.
Gibson closes the distance but Breed moves to the side
and Breed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibson is looking to clinch but Breed is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breed connects with a nice looking jab.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Breed, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Breed against the cage but Breed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Breed stuns Gibson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gibson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gibson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gibson takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Breed misses with a wild body shot.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Breed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibson wants to counter with a clinch but Breed pushes him away.
Gibson dives in and grabs Breed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Breed pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
Breed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gibson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibson misses with a body punch
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Breed connects with the punch.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Breed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibson on the side of the head.
Breed 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!
Gibson misses with an uppercut.
Gibson misses with a two punch combination.
Breed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Breed.
Breed tries to clinch but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson throws a counter combo.
Breed misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Breed is just out of range.
Gibson has a takedown stuffed.
Breed lands a lovely overhand right.
Breed takes a swing at Gibson's ribcage but misses.
Gibson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Breed, which made it look bad.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Breed moves out of range.
Breed scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rear Breed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rear Breed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Breed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Breed moves into the clinch.
Gibson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Breed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Breed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gibson.
Gibson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Breed lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breed. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gibson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Breed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Breed will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Breed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.
Breed keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson.
Breed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Breed has wrist control.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Breed.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breed 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.
Breed controlling Gibson's posture.
Breed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson postures up in Breed's guard and throws a big left but Breed blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibson stands up over Breed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breed wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Breed has wrist control.
Breed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson.
Breed working a defensive guard here.
John Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibson works over Breed with some ground and pound from guard.
Rear Breed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Breed.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breed is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Breed is retaining full guard.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Breed blocks nicely.
Breed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gibson is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to control but Breed is keeping busy.
Breed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breed is thwarting Gibson's attempts to control the position.
Breed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gibson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gibson gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Prototype's Dojo inform us that Gibson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Breed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breed preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breed throws an elbow that misses. Gibson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breed's guard. Nice move by Gibson!
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jeez, Rear Breed's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rear Breed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Gibson!
John Gibson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Leng (ranked 265 p4p, 9 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 737 p4p, 22 weight class). Leng comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Spiders. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Leng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leng throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manowaru counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Fu Leng has been cut.
Manowaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leng.
Fu Leng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leng scores with the left hand. Manowaru knows he should have avoided that one.
Manowaru lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manowaru.
Leng moves into the clinch.
Manowaru is leaning against Leng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Manowaru.
Leng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manowaru blocks an uppercut.
Leng lands a nice shot to the body.
Manowaru lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leng lands with a right to the head.
Manowaru blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leng blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Leng.
Leng blocks an uppercut.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Leng.
Manowaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leng has managed to clinch.
Leng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manowaru as Leng tries to tie him up.
Leng has a couple of punches blocked by Manowaru.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leng's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manowaru.
Manowaru working aggressively here.
Manowaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Manowaru.
A right hand to the body from Leng.
Leng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manowaru lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Manowaru.
Leng has a couple of punches blocked by Manowaru.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manowaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leng struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Leng struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Leng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manowaru blocks an uppercut.
Manowaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Leng.
Leng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manowaru prevents a body shot from Leng.
Manowaru scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leng is breathing heavily.
Manowaru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leng tries to work over Manowaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manowaru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leng or not.
Manowaru pushes Leng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leng has a couple of punches blocked by Manowaru.
Leng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manowaru's elbow.
Leng working aggressively here.
Manowaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Manowaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manowaru staying out of range there.
Leng jabs Manowaru right on the nose. Manowaru blinks but takes it well.
Manowaru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leng.
Leng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leng tries to clinch up
letting Manowaru counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leng misses with a double jab
and Manowaru counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leng.
Stalling in the clinch from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with the head strike.
Leng throws a head punch that misses.
Manowaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leng has a couple of punches blocked by Manowaru.
Leng tries to work over Manowaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manowaru lands an uppercut.
Fu Leng's cut is getting worse.
Manowaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manowaru fails to land.
Leng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manowaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manowaru blocking some punches.
Leng lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fu Leng's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Manowaru takes one to the side of the head.
Leng falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manowaru counters with a nice body kick.
Leng moves into the clinch.
Manowaru lands a body punch.
Manowaru lands a right hand.
Manowaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Leng controls his hands.
Manowaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Leng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leng blocks a body shot from Manowaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leng misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Leng as the two fighters clinch.
Manowaru blocking some punches.
Manowaru lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manowaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru can't find room to land a body shot as Leng controls the action.
Manowaru is working Leng over against the cage.
Manowaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Manowaru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manowaru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leng or not.
A short right from Manowaru.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manowaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manowaru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lengs head.
Manowaru gets through Leng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manowaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manowaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manowaru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leng backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru lands a big right hand that drops Leng! The killer instinct kicks in and Manowaru finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Manowaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru is the new super heavyweight champion!
Hiro Manowaru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Fu Leng had this to say: 'Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super SuperHeavyWeight (ranked 891 p4p, 30 weight class) and Caleb Miller (ranked 3684 p4p, 78 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Super SuperHeavyWeight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Miller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and SuperHeavyWeight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting SuperHeavyWeight counter with a right hand.
Super SuperHeavyWeight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Miller.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from SuperHeavyWeight. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
SuperHeavyWeight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller looks winded!
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and SuperHeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight blocking some punches.
Miller misses with the head strike.
SuperHeavyWeight scores with a nice hook to the head.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Caleb Miller has been cut.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SuperHeavyWeight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Miller with a big uppercut! Miller tries to clinch up but SuperHeavyWeight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Miller to the mat! Miller covers up and SuperHeavyWeight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super SuperHeavyWeight!
During a confident post fight interview, Super SuperHeavyWeight 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 81 p4p, 12 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 290 p4p, 39 weight class). Stoddler has chosen Arcade Fire - Ready to Start as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Stoddler coming out on top.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Morris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoddler is out of range.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nick Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler misses with a left hand
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoddler throws out a powerful jab.
Morris misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoddler. That snapped Morris's head back.
Stoddler scores 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!
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Stoddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morris connects with a single shot there.
Morris checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris 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.
Stoddler tries a quick counter leg kick but Morris is wise to it.
Stoddler lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Morris scores with a jab. Stoddler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morris with a jab.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morris.
The fighters circling - Stoddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morris is looking to slow Stoddler down with leg kicks.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Morris.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoddler misses with a straight left.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoddler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Morris is out of range.
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!
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris thumps Stoddler with a low kick.
Stoddler lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Morris misses.
Stoddler moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Stoddler misses.
Morris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stoddler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoddler throws a low kick but Morris moves out of range easily.
A big right from Morris misses.
Stoddler thuds his shin into the meat of Morris's side.
Stoddler moves to clinch but Morris breaks away
and Stoddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoddler throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Morris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoddler is rocked!
Stoddler walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stoddler limp body while Morris jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Nick Morris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 182 p4p, 26 weight class) and UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 193 p4p, 27 weight class). Farina comes to the cage accompanied by Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, UberThor Hammerfall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Farina.
Hammerfall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Farina throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
Hammerfall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farina tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerfall prevents Farina from breaking the clinch.
Farina takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mario Farina has been cut.
Farina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammerfall lands an elbow just above Farina 's eye.
Farina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall prevents a body shot from Farina.
Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Farina breaks the clinch.
Farina swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Farina.
Hammerfall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerfall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farina sets himself, and Hammerfall steps forward looking for the clinch! Farina avoids it this time.
Mario Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farina loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfall slips the punch.
Hammerfall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammerfall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Farina is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Farina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farina misses with a looping left.
Hammerfall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farina throws a body punch but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farina misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farina throws a right and a left that Hammerfall avoids nicely.
Farina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammerfall looks to clinch
and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Hammerfall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farina drops his hands momentarily and Hammerfall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammerfall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammerfall.
Farina misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farina misses with a hook
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Farina.
Hammerfall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina swings widly with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farina lands a head shot.
Farina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farina misses the jab.
Farina misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammerfall clinches with his opponent.
Farina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Hammerfall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farina is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Farina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farina misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfall lands with a right to the head.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike.
Farina is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall tries to work over Farina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farina misses with a body punch.
Hammerfall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammerfall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farina breaks the clinch.
Hammerfall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but UberThor Hammerfall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammerfall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Farina misses.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a counter combo.
Hammerfall stuns Farina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands a jab to the head.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Farina counter with a right hand.
Farina looks to land a left hand but Hammerfall moved out of range nicely.
Hammerfall tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall throws a body punch but Farina moves out of range.
Farina misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farina looks to throw the jab but Hammerfall is out of range.
A slow jab from Farina misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammerfall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farina doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammerfall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerfall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farina was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammerfall throws the left hand but Farina avoids the punch easily.
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farina throws out the jab.
Farina loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfall slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Farina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammerfall doesn't seem phased though.
Farina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina misses with a body shot.
Farina misses with a body punch
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Farina digs a good body shot into Hammerfall's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfall closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Farina fails to land.
Farina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Farina breaks the clinch.
Hammerfall slips under a jab.
Hammerfall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farina misses with a jab to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammerfall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farina dodges the punch combination from Hammerfall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws out a loose jab but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farina swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farina blocks a jab.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up but Farina circles away and keeps his distance.
Farina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
Hammerfall moves out of range as Farina strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farina. Hammerfall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farina misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farina.
Farina misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerfall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Farina misses with some punches.
Hammerfall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farina or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farina in his tracks.
Farina scores with a three punch combo!
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Farina.
Hammerfall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Farina misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but UberThor Hammerfall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Farina misses with an uppercut
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
Farina throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammerfall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerfall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammerfall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Farina misses its intended target.
Hammerfall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farina throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Farina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farina.
Farina misses with a left hand
and Farina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina throws the left hand but Hammerfall avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall drops his hands momentarily and Farina takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farina misses with a series of wild punches.
Farina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammerfall scores with a punch to the head.
Farina misses with a hook
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammerfall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall tries to counter with a clinch but Farina shakes him off and moves away.
Farina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up UberThor Hammerfall's cut even more.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farina misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina lands a jab to Hammerfall's midsection.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Hammerfall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Hammerfall has knocked Farina down with a huge combo! Hammerfall steps away and waves a wobbly Farina back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Farina is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfall cracks Farina with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Farina falls to his knees and Hammerfall doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall gave a mention to Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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