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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Alviso (ranked 1146 p4p, 157 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 1796 p4p, 232 weight class). Alviso comes to the cage accompanied by Pooh Man-Oakland. The crowd seem to be enjoying Monkey's choice of entrance music: Bransjehora. Demon Monkey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerome Alviso's chin.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Alviso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alviso misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Alviso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alviso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Monkey misses.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Alviso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Alviso as he connects with a hook.
Alviso misses with a head kick.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alviso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey leaves Alviso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alviso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Alviso misses
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alviso misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alviso throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alviso throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Alviso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alviso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alviso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monkey's waist but Monkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alviso off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alviso.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Alviso's head back.
It looks like Jerome Alviso has been cut.
Monkey lunges at Alviso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alviso's hand.
Alviso is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alviso circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Monkey. Alviso falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Monkey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jerome Alviso was interviewed post fight and said 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boogie Rollins (ranked 1855 p4p, 251 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 1425 p4p, 208 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Fish Fight- King Khan and BBQ Show. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boogie Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wales misses with a straight left.
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time.
Wales blocks a jab.
Wales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wales wants it to stay on the feet.
Rollins throws a hook but Wales blocks it.
Wales scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Wales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Wales counters with a nice uppercut.
Wales throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wales wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
Wales wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins wants to pass the guard but Wales is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wales holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rollins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there.
Rollins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wales is trying to keep Rollins in close.
Rollins is fighting to break Wales's control of his arms but Wales is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
A big right from Wales misses.
Wales misses with a looping left.
Rollins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wales sprawls and moves away.
Rollins misses with a takedown
and Wales counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Rollins misses.
Wales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Wales counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wales was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Wales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Wales counters with a nice body shot.
Wales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rollins.
Wales tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rollins trying to control the action but Wales is working from the bottom.
Rollins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wales is pushing Rollins's head away, looking to escape. Rollins manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Rollins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rollins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wales is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wales tries to improve position but can't.
Wales can't do much from the bottom here.
Rollins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wales is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Wales is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josey Wales will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wales misses with a body shot.
Rollins misses with a takedown
and Wales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wales throws a big shot that misses.
Wales drops his hands momentarily and Rollins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wales keeping hold of Rollins's head, controlling as best he can.
Rollins prevents Wales from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales moves into full guard.
Wales working for submissions but it's allowed Rollins to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins working the head and body with strikes.
Wales is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wales as he works his way to full guard.
Boogie Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wales has control of Rollins's left arm, preventing Rollins from doing any damage.
Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rollins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rollins advances to half guard.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Wales is defending well.
Rollins is thwarting Wales's attempts to control the position.
Wales is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rollins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins seems to be working for a kimura but Wales defends the submission attempt.
Rollins trying to control the action but Wales is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wales keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wales wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy.
Wales felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rollins winds up and cracks Wales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rollins is thwarting Wales's attempts to control the position.
Wales won't allow Rollins to pass to mount.
Wales looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Wales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins lands the left hand.
Wales throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Wales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Rollins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rollins slips under a jab from Wales.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt
and Wales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Wales misses.
Boogie Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. Wales saw that one coming.
Wales misses the jab.
Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wales.
Rollins fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wales! But no joy.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rollins throws a lazy uppercut
and Wales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Wales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rollins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rollins throws a strike aimed at the side of Wales's head but Wales avoids it well.
Wales tries to buck Rollins off but Rollins is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Rollins.
Rollins gets to mount! Wales was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rollins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wales is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rollins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wales's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins scoring with strikes but Wales is staying in there.
Rollins lands with some strikes.
Wales gets back to half guard.
Rollins is working for a submission of some sort.
Wales is holding on to half guard well.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wales keeps working.
Wales trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins prevents Wales from improving his position.
Wales is refusing to be controlled, as Rollins sits in half guard.
Rollins is controlling the pace.
Wales gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wales keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.
Wales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wales is on top in guard.
Wales is looking to advance position but Rollins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wales doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Rollins misses with some ground and pound and Wales recovers position to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boogie Rollins.
I think Rollins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boogie Rollins!
Boogie Rollins very nearly forgot to thank Forge Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juu Dyon (ranked 1285 p4p, 151 weight class) and John Wall (ranked 968 p4p, 114 weight class). Wall has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. John Wall told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall throws the left hand but Dyon avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Wall misses.
Wall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dyon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dyon slips a straight right by Wall.
Wall stuffs the takedown.
Wall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Wall.
Wall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Dyon avoids the body shot from Wall.
Wall throws a body punch but Dyon moves out of range.
Dyon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Dyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wall.
Wall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dyon under the eye.
Wall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wall misses with a left hand
and Dyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dyon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dyon wants to control but Wall is keeping him busy.
Dyon is working for a kimura but Wall is defending it quite comfortably.
Dyon thows a huge punch but Wall dodges it nicely.
Dyon 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.
Dyon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyon.
Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dyon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wall is just riding it out for now. Dyon eventually gives up the hold.
Wall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyon is looking for a kimura here.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Wall defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wall has given up his back here. Will Dyon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dyon controls the position.
Wall showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall showing good submission defense here.
Dyon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dyon tightening his grip on Wall, looking for the choke.
Wall tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall avoids the strikes from Dyon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juu Dyon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Wall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wall works the jab nicely.
Dyon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyon tries to counter with a takedown but Wall is quick to defend against it.
Dyon slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Dyon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dyon slips a straight right by Wall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall throws a one two combo.
Juu Dyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wall misses with a series of wild punches.
Wall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall lands a nice looking body shot.
Wall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyon feinted with a counter takedown.
Wall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dyon dives in and grabs Wall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes down on Dyon's head and hops out.
Wall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wall gets caught napping as Dyon dives in and scores a takedown. Wall manages to retain guard.
Wall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyon.
Dyon throwing strikes but missing.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Wall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dyon.
Dyon tries to buck Wall off but Wall is having none of it.
Dyon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dyon trying to control but Wall postures up.
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wall is working away from the top position though.
Dyon is pressing down on Wall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Wall pushes his legs off easily.
Wall postures up.
Wall preventing the sweep.
Dyon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wall doesn't defend quickly enough and Dyon has managed to lock this one up! Can Wall escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dyon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juu Dyon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 1013 p4p, 140 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 2507 p4p, 307 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodrigez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez looking to sit in guard and control but Steinheiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steinheiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steinheiser is controlling him.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigez controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez pulls Steinheiser in close to his closed guard and prevents Steinheiser from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Steinheiser from controlling successfully.
Steinheiser throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steinheiser's guard. Nice move by Rodrigez!
Rodrigez trying to control but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rodrigez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodrigez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steinheiser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steinheiser is pulling down on Rodrigez's head to control his posture.
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
Steinheiser pulls Rodrigez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodrigez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinheiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steinheiser throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steinheiser's guard. Nice move by Rodrigez!
Rodrigez passes into half guard.
Steinheiser wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steinheiser is controlling Rodrigez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodrigez is thwarting Steinheiser's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigez wants to control but Steinheiser is keeping him busy.
Rodrigez content to control rather than advance.
Steinheiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigez is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steinheiser is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodrigez from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodrigez misses with a right hand
and Steinheiser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodrigez's guard.
Steinheiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigez is pulling down on Steinheiser's head. It's preventing any offense from Steinheiser, at least for the moment.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Steinheiser has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steinheiser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinheiser being controlled here momentarily.
Steinheiser is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinheiser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinheiser won't allow Rodrigez to sweep him here.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser throws a strike but Rodrigez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steinheiser keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.
Steinheiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigez controls the pace.
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser has control of Rodrigez's left arm, preventing Rodrigez from doing any damage.
Rodrigez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steinheiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodrigez trying to work for an americana but Steinheiser has managed to regain full guard.
Steinheiser controlling Rodrigez's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steinheiser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigez sprawls well. Rodrigez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steinheiser gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steinheiser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodrigez is in Steinheiser's guard.
Steinheiser has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigez from standing up.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinheiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steinheiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinheiser is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lynn Steinheiser will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steinheiser slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steinheiser attempts a counter takedown but Rodrigez avoids it well and moves away.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinheiser shoots for a takedown but Rodrigez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigez throws out a counter right but Steinheiser avoids it with no problem.
Rodrigez rushes Steinheiser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez has momentary wrist control but Steinheiser slips an elbow through the middle.
Steinheiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Steinheiser from controlling successfully.
Rodrigez is trying to control the position but Steinheiser postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigez blocks nicely.
Steinheiser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodrigez is trying to control the position but Steinheiser postures up.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Steinheiser from controlling successfully.
Steinheiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steinheiser preventing the sweep.
Steinheiser looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steinheiser has control of Rodrigez's left arm, preventing Rodrigez from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser wants to sweep here but Rodrigez controlling him for the moment.
Steinheiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez has closed the distance and engaged Steinheiser in a clinch.
Steinheiser has Rodrigez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steinheiser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodrigez has clasped his hands together around Steinheiser's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Steinheiser is letting Rodrigez control him for a moment.
Steinheiser is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Steinheiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rodrigez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigez tries to advance to mount but Steinheiser instead regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Rodrigez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Rodrigez!
During a confident post fight interview, Emanuel Rodrigez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lynn Steinheiser was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 1612 p4p, 213 weight class) and Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 1102 p4p, 157 weight class). Lyoto Yoshida will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Halstenberg gets caught flat footed, as Yoshida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Yoshida pushing down on Halstenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halstenberg is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Halstenberg defends it.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida misses with a takedown
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Yoshida with that takedown attempt.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Yoshida.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halstenberg as he avoids it easily.
Halstenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halstenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshida won't allow Halstenberg to get back to his feet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halstenberg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yoshida manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Yoshida has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Halstenberg scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yoshida manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Halstenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Halstenberg misses.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Halstenberg is having none of it.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Halstenberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Yoshida wakes up just in time to hear Halstenberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Halstenberg!
An out of breath Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 603 p4p, 28 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 1177 p4p, 57 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Crab scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Built walks into a straight right hand from The Crab.
The Crab misses the body punch
letting Built counter with a right hand.
Built throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Built's hands.
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a nice strike.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crab forces Built back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
The Crab tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crab's elbow.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Crab can't get the takedown.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Built.
The Crab stalling in the clinch but Built improves position.
The Crab presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Crab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
The Crab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab lands with a short shot to the head.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built is pressed up against the cage. The Crab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Built down to the mat. Built avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built scores with a leg kick.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
The Crab throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
The Crab's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Crab duly obliges.
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 Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Built manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
The Crab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Built knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
The Crab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Built has The Crab pulled in close to control his posture.
Built is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Built with a jab.
The Crab misses with a hook.
Built walks into a straight right hand from The Crab.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Built clobbers The Crab with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As The Crab looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but The Crab just gets out of the way.
The Crab throws a hook but Built blocks it.
The Crab throws a head kick that misses.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Crab looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built misses with the combination.
Molokai Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built slips under a jab from The Crab.
Built takes one to the chin there.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Built throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Built swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Built pushes The Crab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built is leaning against The Crab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built is leaning against The Crab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crab.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by The Crab.
Built prevents a body shot from The Crab.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Crab blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built walks into a left hand.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Built catches The Crab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Built takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Crab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Built pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab misses with a head kick.
The Crab lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab wants to clinch
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crab misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Built is looking to clinch but The Crab is avoiding it.
The Crab with the counter takedown but Built avoids it easily.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Built sprawls well.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
The Crab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Crab misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by The Crab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Crab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab misses with a hook.
Built swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Crab on the side of the head.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Built.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Built closes the distance and pushes The Crab back into the cage.
Molokai Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
The Crab tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing The Crab back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Crab.
The Crab blocking some punches.
The Crab goes for a takedown attempt but Built pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Crab throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Built connects with the punch.
The Crab is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built tries to clinch but The Crab is having none of it.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from The Crab. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab misses the jab.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Built clinches.
The Crab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Built can't fight it off and eventually The Crab manages to take the fight to the floor. Built looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Crab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Crab drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Built manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Crab has Built in his guard.
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crab is on top in guard.
Built not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Crab working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The Crab controlling from the top position.
The Crab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Built seems keen to control The Crab's posture.
The Crab throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Crab's guard. Nice move by Built!
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
In his post fight interview, Molokai Built started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Lafayette (ranked 1625 p4p, 214 weight class) and Ronnie Hepple (ranked 589 p4p, 82 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
175 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vicente Lafayette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hepple swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Hepple has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lafayette is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No joy there for Lafayette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hepple cracks Lafayette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hepple throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lafayette walks into a stiff left hand from Hepple.
Hepple works over Lafayette's head and body with a nice combination.
Hepple moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lafayette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hepple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hepple! But no joy.
Lafayette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hepple.
Lafayette throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hepple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Hepple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lafayettes head.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Lafayette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Lafayette's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hepple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple works on Lafayette's body with a couple of short punches.
Hepple lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
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!
Lafayette has had enough of the clinch but Hepple keeps him there for the moment.
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafayette prevents a body shot from Hepple.
Hepple digs a right hand underneath Lafayette's ribcage. Lafayette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette blocks a body shot from Hepple.
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Lafayette takes a shot to the head.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple lands a left hand.
Lafayette digs a right hand underneath Hepple's ribcage. Hepple let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Lafayette manages to break the clinch.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hepple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hepple just manages to avoid it.
Hepple thumps Lafayette with a low kick.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hepple misses with a body kick.
Hepple throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lafayette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hepple scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette tries for a takedown but Hepple circles away easily
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lafayette clinches up against the cage.
Hepple tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Lafayette avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hepple paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hepple rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple pushes Lafayette back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a push kick but Hepple slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hepple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lafayette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Hepple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hepple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lafayette's calf.
Lafayette takes one on the button.
Hepple misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette is looking for a counter combo.
Hepple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hepple misses with a wild combination.
Lafayette misses with a takedown
and Hepple counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a nice hook to Hepple's body. Hepple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hepple lands a jab to Lafayette's midsection.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hepple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hepple looks to land a combination. Lafayette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette throws a wild body kick that Hepple sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ronnie Hepple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette misses with a jab to the body
and Hepple counters with a solid body kick.
Lafayette dives in and grabs Hepple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hepple pushes down on Lafayette's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hepple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lafayette.
Hepple connects with a crisp jab.
Lafayette scores with a push kick.
Lafayette tries to clinch up
and Hepple makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lafayette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hepple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lafayette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hepple, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Hepple connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hepple.
Lafayette misses with a few strikes there.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hepple.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hepple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hepple is fending him off so far but Lafayette persists. Nope, Hepple circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Hepple is having none of it.
Hepple clobbers Lafayette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hepple misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it 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!
Hepple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lafayette's calf.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafayette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lafayette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hepple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hepple.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Hepple ducked under it nicely.
Hepple clinches up against the cage.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hepple lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lafayette circles away quickly and effectively.
Hepple takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lafayette dives in and scores a takedown into Hepple's guard.
Hepple is looking to stand back up but Lafayette counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hepple.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Hepple is working from the bottom.
Hepple looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hepple defends it well.
Hepple pushes Lafayette off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafayette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hepple lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Hepple moves away
and Hepple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hepple misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Hepple.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Lafayette drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hepple sprawls and moves away.
Hepple lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Lafayette. Those never looked like landing.
Hepple attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hepple throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hepple on the side of the head.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut.
Lafayette with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hepple to score with a decent uppercut.
Hepple scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette instigates a clinch.
Lafayette lands a right hand.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette tries to circle away but Hepple has him pinned against the cage.
Lafayette blocking some punches.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Hepple can't find room to land a body shot as Lafayette controls the action.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Hepple lands with a light punch inside.
Vicente Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hepple cracks Lafayette with a nice body shot.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Hepple lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Lafayette's head.
Hepple lands a nice uppercut.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Ronnie Hepple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
A short left from Hepple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hepple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hepple lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lafayette or not.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafayette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafayette.
Hepple scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Hepple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hepple 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 1952 p4p, 266 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 338 p4p, 43 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen - German Kiss blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Braz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown punching from the bottom.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Braz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Braz in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Braz has control of the leg.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Braz 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.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Braz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown gets caught napping as Braz dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Braz is still trying to improve position.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Braz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Braz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 187 p4p, 8 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 538 p4p, 23 weight class). Feltre has chosen Someday Never Comes as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre throws a right hand that Ruenroeng ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruenroeng also avoids with ease.
Ruenroeng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
letting Feltre counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng punishes Feltre's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruenroeng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Feltre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feltre. That did some damage!
Ruenroeng misses with a right hand
and Feltre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Feltre.
Feltre fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feltre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruenroeng uses from the top position.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Ruenroeng postures up.
Ruenroeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Feltre working for a triangle but Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Feltre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruenroeng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruenroeng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard.
Ruenroeng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruenroeng defends well.
Ruenroeng is stalling in the full guard.
Ruenroeng continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feltre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruenroeng stands and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruenroeng working away.
Ruenroeng stands up.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Feltre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng catches Feltre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Ruenroeng as he connects with a hook.
Feltre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruenroeng with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ruenroeng does no damage.
Ruenroeng walks into a straight right hand from Feltre.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feltre moves into range and clinches up with Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is working Feltre over against the cage.
Feltre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Feltre is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feltre jumps guard but Ruenroeng stands there with Feltre around his waist. Feltre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Feltre.
Feltre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Feltre.
Feltre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruenroeng just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feltre pulls guard successfully.
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Ruenroeng pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ruenroeng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruenroeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Feltre with a nice cross.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Feltre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruenroeng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feltre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feltre can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng lands a jab to Feltre's midsection.
Feltre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feltre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick as Feltre jumps back.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Feltre's knee but Feltre avoids it well.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feltre.
Feltre looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Feltre avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feltre connects with a body shot.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Feltre.
Ruenroeng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Feltre just manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice combination. Feltre backs away looking to recover.
Donk. Ruenroeng catches Feltre right on the button with a cross.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feltre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ruenroeng. Feltre shrugs it off though.
Feltre blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feltre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Feltre misses.
Ruenroeng lands a really nice looking cross but Feltre seems unphased.
A head kick by Ruenroeng misses
and Feltre counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng drops his hands momentarily and Feltre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruenroeng walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Ruenroeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to chop away at Feltre's legs.
Feltre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feltre throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feltre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruenroeng can pounce on him.
Feltre blocks a leg kick.
Feltre throws a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Feltre throws out the jab.
It appears Ruenroeng was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Feltre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Feltre throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng dips to his left and cracks Feltre with an uppercut!
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Feltre is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Feltre flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruenroeng steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Feltre misses the target.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Feltre's sensitive parts.
Feltre throws a low kick, looking for Ruenroeng's leg but Ruenroeng calmly moves out of range.
Feltre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Feltre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feltre checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Feltre misses.
Ruenroeng 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.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Feltre is just out of range.
Feltre raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ruenroeng backs off Feltre throws a huge counter combo but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it all.
Ruenroeng scores with a body shot.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Feltre throws a counter combo.
Feltre throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruenroeng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Feltre.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Feltre moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feltre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Feltre off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng jabs at Feltre's body.
Ruenroeng thuds a left hand into Feltre's body.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Feltre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Feltre avoids a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Feltre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Feltre misses the jab.
Feltre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruenroeng lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruenroeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Feltre checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Feltre blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swings widly with a right hand
and Feltre counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Feltre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Feltre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruenroeng thumps Feltre with a low kick.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Feltre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Feltre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Feltre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick
and Feltre counters with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Feltre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Feltre.
A big right from Feltre misses.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Feltre.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Feltre throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Feltre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feltre is looking to score with low kicks.
Feltre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng dodges the punch combination from Feltre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Feltre drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruenroeng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Feltre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruenroeng is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Ruenroeng pushes his legs off easily.
Feltre trying to keep a closed guard but Ruenroeng is proving a slippery customer.
Ruenroeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Feltre trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruenroeng is aware though and is defending well.
Ruenroeng controlling from the top position.
Feltre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruenroeng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruenroeng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruenroeng content to stall in guard here.
Ruenroeng looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samak Ruenroeng did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruenroeng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feltre stuns Ruenroeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruenroeng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Feltre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Feltre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feltre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Feltre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Feltre unleashes a big counter combination but Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Feltre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruenroeng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Feltre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng thows a leg kick but Feltre checks it
and Feltre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Feltre off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Feltre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Feltre throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Feltre only half commits.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Feltre successfully pulls guard.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruenroeng controls the pace.
More hug and hope from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Ruenroeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feltre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruenroeng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Feltre takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Feltre lands a nice hook to Ruenroeng's body. Ruenroeng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Feltre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Feltre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltre.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Feltre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruenroeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Feltre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng throws a predictable looking body shot
and Feltre counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng misses the body punch
and Feltre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feltre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Feltre jumps guard but Ruenroeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruenroeng to keep the fight standing.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Feltre avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ruenroeng.
Feltre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feltre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feltre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Feltre.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng holds him up against the cage and eventually Feltre drops back down to his feet.
Feltre jumps guard but Ruenroeng stands there with Feltre around his waist. Feltre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruenroeng breaks from the clinch.
Feltre checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruenroeng connects with a high kick.
Ruenroeng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feltre.
Feltre checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Feltre sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Feltre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feltre checks a leg kick nicely.
Feltre misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Feltre.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
Feltre moves out of range of the body kick.
Feltre moves out of range of the strikes.
Feltre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
Feltre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruenroeng with a body shot.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruenroeng darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Feltre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Feltre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
Feltre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick
and Feltre counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng breaks from the clinch.
Feltre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Felipe Feltre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Feltre is just out of range.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruenroeng dips to his left and cracks Feltre with an uppercut!
Feltre throws a nice head kick!
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Feltre slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng has managed to clinch.
Feltre pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feltre tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Feltre back against the cage.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruenroeng smiles and moves away.
Ruenroeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Feltre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Feltre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Feltre moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ruenroeng. Feltre shrugs it off though.
Ruenroeng motions for Feltre to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruenroeng with a body shot.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Feltre checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruenroeng, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Tronstone (ranked 246 p4p, 11 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 581 p4p, 15 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Tronstone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Tronstone.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Goldstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Goldstein wants to land a leg kick but Tronstone is out of range.
Tronstone throws a big counter combination but Goldstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Tronstone is just out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch up
and Tronstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldstein's knee momentarily.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Tronstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tronstone attempts a counter takedown but Goldstein avoids it well and moves away.
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Tronstone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tronstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tronstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tronstone blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Goldstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronstone lands a left hand.
Tronstone manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tronstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Tronstone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tronstone pulls guard effortlessly.
Goldstein trying to control but Tronstone is working from the bottom.
Tronstone wants to stand up but Goldstein is controlling him.
Tronstone has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Tronstone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tronstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein trying to control but Tronstone is working from the bottom.
Tronstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldstein is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronstone wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Tronstone keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tronstone backwards.
Tronstone pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tronstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tronstone decides to pull guard.
Tronstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Goldstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tronstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldstein has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tronstone to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Goldstein is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tronstone pulls down on the head and he's put Goldstein to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike Tronstone!
Ike Tronstone retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ike Tronstone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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