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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1794 p4p, 194 weight class) and Beta Knox (ranked 2884 p4p, 286 weight class). Sagaki comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Nights - Loudness. Knox has chosen Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't as his entrance music. Beta Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takumi Sagaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sagaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knox is in Sagaki's guard.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox controlling from the top position.
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox prevents Sagaki from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki trying to control here.
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Knox slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagaki tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Sagaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sagaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox postures up.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Sagaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Knox doesn't defend quickly enough and Sagaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Knox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sagaki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takumi Sagaki!
A victorious Takumi Sagaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 743 p4p, 102 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 1680 p4p, 215 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Sirakanian.
Ricardinho Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Sirakanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian jabs at Vieira's body.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sirakanian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sirakanian is looking to reverse the position.
Sirakanian struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vieira.
Vieira working away.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Sirakanian is defending well.
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working away.
Vieira lands a few punches from side control.
Sirakanian wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sirakanian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Vieira lands a nice forearm strike.
Sirakanian is trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Sirakanian is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sirakanian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sirakanian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Sirakanian.
Vieira misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sirakanian in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sirakanian tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Sirakanian decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Sirakanian clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Vieira jabs Sirakanian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vieira throws a jab when Sirakanian was well out of range.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira fails with the takedown
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Vieira dives in and scores a takedown into Sirakanian's guard.
Vieira 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.
Sirakanian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirakanian, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakanian working a defensive guard here.
Sirakanian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sirakanian trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Sirakanian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Sirakanian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Sirakanian pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Sirakanian controlling him for the moment.
Sirakanian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sirakanian has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirakanian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vieira prevents Sirakanian from improving his position.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirakanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian has his hands clasped together around Vieira's back. He's all about the action.
Sirakanian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
Ricardinho Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sirakanian defends it well.
Sirakanian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sirakanian wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sirakanian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sirakanian is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.
Sirakanian can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sirakanian as he works his way to full guard.
Sirakanian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirakanian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirakanian wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirakanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sirakanian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirakanian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardinho Vieira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vieira working away.
Sirakanian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sirakanian wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vieira off and has taken his back!
Vieira tries to escape but Sirakanian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sirakanian keeps control of the position as Vieira tries to break free.
Will Sirakanian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sirakanian gets his hands free as Vieira looks to control.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Vieira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian doesn't have the hooks in and Vieira manages to turn into his guard.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sirakanian keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirakanian trying to control the position.
Sirakanian wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira cracks Sirakanian with a solid left hand.
Sirakanian trying to control the position.
Sirakanian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sirakanian keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sirakanian has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Vieira distracts Sirakanian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Sirakanian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Sirakanian's attempts to control the action.
Sirakanian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirakanian has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirakanian tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Sirakanian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Sirakanian's attempts to control the action.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Sirakanian controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira wants to control but Sirakanian is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Narek Sirakanian.
I think Sirakanian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
An out of breath Narek Sirakanian 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 1095 p4p, 159 weight class) and Tsukune Shiba (ranked 400 p4p, 58 weight class). Shiba has chosen Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke gets a clinch.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Shiba manages to get underhooks.
Shiba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shiba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Shiba is still trying to improve position.
Bolleke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiba's head.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Bolleke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiba is on top in guard.
Bolleke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard.
Bolleke cracks Shiba with a solid left hand.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Bolleke passes Shiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shiba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Shiba is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke passes to full mount!
Bolleke controlling his opponent.
Bolleke is landing with some decent strikes but Shiba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is looking to get to half guard.
Shiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shiba tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shiba 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.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the head.
Bolleke 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.
Shiba is bucking up trying to escape but Bolleke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bolleke breaks from Shiba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolleke with the ground and pound from mount.
Bolleke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shiba is surviving well by controlling Bolleke's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke is landing with some decent strikes but Shiba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke is working for a guillotine from mount but Shiba frees his head quite easily.
Bolleke cracks Shiba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolleke prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
Bolleke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bolleke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shiba?
Bolleke with good strikes from the mount here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolleke landing strikes from the mount and Shiba is in trouble!
Shiba is rocked!
Bolleke lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bolleke drops Shiba with a big left hand and mounts him. Shiba is in big trouble!
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke looking to control but Shiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shiba wants to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Bolleke with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolleke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bolleke working the ground and pound effectively.
Bolleke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shiba is bucking up trying to escape but Bolleke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bolleke lands with some strikes.
Bolleke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shiba is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bolleke postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Shiba is out cold - huge knockout for Bolleke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
An out of breath Thomas Bolleke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tsukune Shiba was interviewed post fight and said 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kai Perkins (ranked 958 p4p, 111 weight class) and Philip Ziskie (ranked 954 p4p, 110 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Perkins !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkins is looking to counter punch.
Ziskie clobbers Perkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziskie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Perkins moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Perkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkins defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Ziskie.
Perkins moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkins gets caught napping as Ziskie dives in and scores a takedown. Perkins manages to retain guard.
Ziskie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perkins 's head.
Ziskie pushing down on Perkins 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie moves into full mount! Perkins won't be happy about that!
Ziskie fails to advance to Perkins 's back.
Ziskie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Perkins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ziskie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziskie landing strikes from the mount and Perkins is in trouble!
Perkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ziskie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Perkins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziskie looking to finish with strikes here!
Ziskie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziskie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ziskie trying to control but Perkins is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Perkins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie looking to secure an arm triangle but Perkins defends it well.
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Perkins is having none of it.
Ziskie throws some wild stikes that Perkins manages to avoid easily.
Ziskie trying to control but Perkins is having none of it.
Perkins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Ziskie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ziskie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ziskie but it's paid off an Perkins is forced to tap! Nice work by Ziskie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Benning (ranked 957 p4p, 132 weight class) and Mauro Carnera (ranked 2489 p4p, 306 weight class). Carnera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Religion - Infected kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mauro Carnera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Benning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauro Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benning checks a leg kick.
Benning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mauro Carnera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benning throws an off balance right hand
letting Carnera counter with a right hand.
Carnera swings widly with a right hand
and Benning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carnera throws out a loose jab but Benning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benning looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carnera throws a left that rocks Benning and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carnera dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Benning regain composure!
Benning is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Benning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benning gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benning seems to have got his legs back now.
Carnera working for a submission but Benning is keeping him at bay.
Benning wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carnera.
My spies in Art of War Gym inform me that Carnera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carnera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benning is desperately trying to improve his position but Carnera has a good base and remains in mount.
Carnera trying to control but Benning is having none of it.
Benning manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carnera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carnera.
Carnera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carnera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benning keeps working.
Carnera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Carnera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carnera is thwarting Benning's attempts to control the position.
Carnera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carnera throwing shots but Benning is blocking nicely.
Carnera is trying to control. Benning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera with the ground and pound but Benning uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carnera throwing strikes from guard but Benning blocks nicely.
Carnera won't allow Benning to get back to his feet.
Carnera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carnera tries to free his leg and advance position but Benning is retaining full guard.
Carnera postures up in Benning's guard and throws a big left but Benning blocks it.
Carnera trying to control the position from guard on top but Benning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carnera shoots for a double leg takedown but Benning sprawls well. He's pushed Carnera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benning throwing a counter right hand but Carnera manages to avoid it.
Carnera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carnera just misses with a punch to the body.
Benning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carnera.
Wayne Benning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carnera misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Benning misses the target.
Carnera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera misses with a hook. Benning ducked under it nicely.
Benning throws a big counter combination but Carnera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carnera tests Benning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carnera throws a right hand that misses
and Carnera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Carnera misses
and Carnera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carnera swings widly with a right hand
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Carnera.
Carnera scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Carnera.
Carnera swings for the body but Benning moves out of range.
Benning moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Benning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Carnera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carnera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
Carnera misses with a low kick.
Benning is looking to counter punch.
Carnera misses with a right hand
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mauro Carnera has been cut.
Benning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carnera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benning has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benning there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carnera tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnera misses with a lunging right hand
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benning checks a leg kick.
Carnera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benning throwing a counter right hand but Carnera manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera throws an off balance right hand
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
Benning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carnera misses with a lunging right hand
and Benning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carnera wants to clinch.
Benning is looking to counter punch.
Benning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carnera.
A lazy left from Carnera finds it's target.
It looks like Benning has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Carnera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benning gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carnera moves into range and clinches up with Benning.
Benning misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carnera breaks the clinch.
Mauro Carnera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carnera misses with a combination
and Benning counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carnera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carnera throws a combination that misses
and Benning finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Carnera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carnera misses with a body punch
and Benning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carnera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnera misses with a right hand
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carnera is rocked!
Benning ducks under a wild hook from Carnera.
Benning jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carnera is still on wobbly legs! Can Benning finish him?
Benning takes a body punch but keeps moving.
and Benning counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Carnera! He's just covering up as Benning starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
Our winner, Wayne Benning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 21494 p4p, 590 weight class) and Aidan Entity (ranked 7404 p4p, 562 weight class). Poseidon Gonzalez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aidan Entity!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Entity misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Entity closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Entity will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Entity's head.
Entity misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Entitys head.
Gonzalez tries to work over Entity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entity taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entity is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Entity managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Entity tries to tie him up.
Entity misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez pushes Entity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entity tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entity wants to stall.
Entity missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Entity's brow.
Gonzalez missing with knees to the body.
Entity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Entity avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gonzalez pushes Entity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
It looks like Aidan Entity has been cut.
Entity lands an elbow just above Gonzalez 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
I was talking to Gonzalez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Entity.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Entity's head.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entity blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Entity is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entity or not.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entity lands an elbow that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Entity blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entity stalling the fight.
Entity blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzalez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entity avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
Entity pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Entity trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Entity avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Entity backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.
Entity missing with knees to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Entity looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Entity.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entity is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Entity is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Entity's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Entity drops to his knees and Gonzalez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poseidon Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 514 p4p, 75 weight class) and Isaiah Cooley (ranked 1060 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Cooley!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian with a jab.
It looks like Isaiah Cooley has been cut.
Kardashian cracks Cooley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kardashian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Cooley moves out of range.
A left lands for Kardashian.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Cooley is avoiding it.
Kardashian looks to throw the jab but Cooley is out of range.
Cooley unleashes a big counter combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Cooley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Cooley feints a counter leg kick.
Cooley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kardashian throws out the jab.
Cooley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooley.
Cooley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooley moves out of range as Kardashian strikes.
Kardashian scores with a punch to the head.
Kardashian lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Kardashian.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Cooley throws a front kick aimed at Kardashian's knee but Kardashian avoids it well.
Kardashian misses with a jab to the body
and Cooley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kardashian tries to clinch
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cooley counter with a right hand.
Kardashian misses the jab.
Kardashian looks to clinch
letting Cooley counter with a right hand.
Kardashian tries to clinch there but Cooley circles away.
Cooley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kardashian.
Cooley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cooley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kardashian tries to clinch up but Cooley circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooley flicks out a counter leg kick but Kardashian steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a lunging right hand
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kardashian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Kardashian there.
Cooley 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.
Kardashian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kardashian with a body shot.
Cooley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kardashian.
Cooley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian jabs at Cooley's body.
Kardashian looks to clinch
and Cooley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kardashian scores with a jab.
Kardashian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kardashian is wise to it.
Kardashian lands a really nice looking cross but Cooley seems unphased.
That has opened up Isaiah Cooley's cut even more.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cooley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooley misses with the head strike.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Cooley avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Cooley cracks Kardashian with a nice body shot.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Cooley.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooley.
Cooley blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooley.
Cooley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooley tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Cooley back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Cooley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooley takes a shot to the head.
Cooley tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Cooley back against the cage.
Cooley lands a shoulder strike.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Cooley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kardashian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cooley can turn it around.
Kardashian takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Cooley counters with a left to the body.
Kardashian punishes Cooley's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Cooley throws a head kick but Kardashian moves out of range.
Cooley slips a jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian misses with a body punch
and Cooley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kardashian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooley moves out of range as Kardashian strikes.
Cooley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kardashian lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian clinches up with Cooley and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooley throws a head punch that misses.
Cooley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Cooley avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Cooley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooley lands a left hand.
Cooley throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
Cooley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooley backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooley controls his hands.
Cooley throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Cooley misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooley.
Cooley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Cooley blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooley lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooley.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Kardashian tries to work over Cooley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooley can do to turn this around?
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian works on Cooley's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kardashian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian cracks Cooley with a nice body shot.
Cooley is breathing heavily.
Kardashian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooley backwards.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Cooley's head.
The cut above Isaiah Cooley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kardashian lands a left hand.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Kardashian.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooley controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooley lands a nice uppercut.
Kardashian tries a body shot but Cooley blocks it.
Kardashian digs a right hand underneath Cooley's ribcage. Cooley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooley's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kardashian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Kardashian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Nice body punch from Kardashian - that landed with a thud.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike.
Isaiah Cooley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooley blocking some punches.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kardashian lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Kardashian does no damage.
Cooley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kardashian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cooley doesn't seem bothered though.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kardashian misses with a hook. Cooley ducked under it nicely.
Kardashian lands with a nice body punch.
Kardashian throws an off balance right hand
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kardashian throws a hook to the side of Cooley's head but Cooley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Cooley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kardashian with a body shot.
Kardashian throws a hook but Cooley blocks it.
Kardashian lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooley misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooley manages to avoid it.
Cooley takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Kardashian finds it's target.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Isaiah Cooley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 684 p4p, 97 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 559 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from McStafferson misses.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Menezes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Menezes lands a nice hook to McStafferson's body. McStafferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menezes scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStafferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menezes pinned against the cage. Menezes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes lands a jab to McStafferson's midsection.
McStafferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menezes avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Menezes but Menezes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStafferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McStafferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStafferson has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McStafferson tries to score with some ground and pound. Menezes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Menezes, who protects the arm well.
McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menezes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menezes tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McStafferson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Menezes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
Menezes wants to get back to full guard.
McStafferson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Menezes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McStafferson tries to control but Menezes wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Menezes is surviving well by controlling McStafferson's body position as best he can.
Menezes is controlling an arm, preventing McStafferson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McStafferson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Menezes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
McStafferson passes to side control.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.
Menezes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
McStafferson gets full guard.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menezes with a nice head shot there.
McStafferson can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McStafferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menezes as he jumps to the side.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but McStafferson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Menezes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menezes jabs McStafferson right on the nose. McStafferson blinks but takes it well.
McStafferson tries to move into range but Menezes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McStafferson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Menezes did well to prevent McStafferson getting side control.
McStafferson thows a huge punch but Menezes dodges it nicely.
McStafferson wants to free his trapped foot but Menezes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menezes gets back to full guard.
McStafferson throws an elbow that misses. Menezes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStafferson's guard. Nice move by Menezes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but McStafferson is retaining full guard.
Menezes stands and throws McStafferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Menezes tries for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but McStafferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson regains half guard.
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but McStafferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but Menezes is controlling well.
McStafferson is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McStafferson'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.
Menezes drops an elbow to the side of McStafferson's head.
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.
Menezes works his way into side control.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Menezes tries to advance to mount but McStafferson denies him.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McStafferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McStafferson defends it well.
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McStafferson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy.
Menezes is trying to control. McStafferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menezes is working for a kimura but McStafferson is defending it quite comfortably.
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McStafferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McStafferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menezes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menezes's back!
Menezes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Menezes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McStafferson is trying to stick to Menezes's back but Menezes is turning into McStafferson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McStafferson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Menezes.
McStafferson wants to sweep but no luck.
Menezes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McStafferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McStafferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Menezes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menezes wants it to stay on the feet.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McStafferson taking punishment in the form of punches.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McStafferson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson gets back to half guard.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but Menezes is controlling well.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McStafferson is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menezes connects with a nice short shot to McStafferson's temple.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
Menezes is working for a kimura here but McStafferson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Menezes's guard.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStafferson defends well.
McStafferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menezes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menezes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menezes keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
McStafferson trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menezes is keeping the position for now.
Menezes wants to sweep but no luck.
McStafferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menezes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McStafferson off and has taken his back!
Menezes scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Menezes working for the choke.
McStafferson is having to fend off submission attempts from Menezes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Menezes doesn't have the hooks in though and McStafferson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStafferson has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McStafferson throwing strikes but missing.
McStafferson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menezes pulls McStafferson in close to prevent any damage.
McStafferson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes pulls McStafferson in close to his closed guard and prevents McStafferson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Menezes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menezes 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 83 p4p, 10 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 318 p4p, 45 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sharma's choice of entrance music: Do Your Thing. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camara thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sharma.
Sharma tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Sharma in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Camara.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara lands a body shot.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Camara.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara is working Sharma over against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Camara blocking some punches.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a right hand.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara managing to block the knees to the body from Sharma.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Camara blocking some punches.
Sharma works on Camara's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara jabs at Sharma's body.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma takes one to the side of the head.
Camara takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Camara.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Camara tries to clinch up
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camara misses the body punch
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Camara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camara misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara slips a jab from Sharma.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sharma is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Camara slips a jab from Sharma.
Camara slips under a jab.
Sharma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
Sharma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Sharma. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Camara misses its target.
Camara clinches up against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crunch! Sharma slams his shin into Camara's torso.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara tries to clinch
and Sharma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Camara connects with a jab.
Sharma catches Camara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camara lands with a right hand.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camara throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Camara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara jabs at Sharma's body.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Camara lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sharma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Camara. Those never looked like landing.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharma doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara misses with a left hand
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Sharma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Sharma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Sharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Sharma avoids the body shot from Camara.
Sharma tries a quick counter leg kick but Camara is wise to it.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Sharma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sharma seems to have recovered his senses.
Camara misses with a shot to the body
and Sharma counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Camara.
Camara cracks Sharma with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sharma falls to his knees and Camara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 72 p4p, 10 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 1638 p4p, 211 weight class). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Navarro cracks Fernandez De Calderon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Fernandez De Calderon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fernandez De Calderon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Navarro lunges at Fernandez De Calderon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandez De Calderon's hand.
Navarro is looking to slow Fernandez De Calderon down with leg kicks.
Navarro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Navarro misses with a body punch
and Fernandez De Calderon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernandez De Calderon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez De Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Navarro!
Navarro defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a head shot.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fernandez De Calderon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Navarro staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez De Calderon. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez De Calderon misses the jab.
Fernandez De Calderon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Fernandez De Calderon is out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Navarro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Navarro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Navarro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro tests Fernandez De Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernandez De Calderon doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez De Calderon. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandez De Calderon! But no joy.
Navarro lands a lovely overhand right.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Fernandez De Calderon knows he should have avoided that one.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Navarro to score with a decent uppercut.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Navarro slips under a jab from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro swings for the body but Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Navarro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
Fernandez De Calderon cracks Navarro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fernandez De Calderon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez De Calderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Fernandez De Calderon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a nice looking combination but Navarro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Navarro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Fernandez De Calderon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navarro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez De Calderon somewhat.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Navarro.
Navarro throws the kick towards the body but Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez De Calderon can do to turn this around?
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
A left lands for Navarro.
Navarro misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro fails to land with a series of punches.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Navarro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernandez De Calderon doesn't seem phased though.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Fernandez De Calderon ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Navarro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon with a jab.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez De Calderon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye.
Fernandez De Calderon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez De Calderon misses the target.
Fernandez De Calderon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1-2. Navarro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon misses the jab.
Navarro defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro thows a body kick. Fernandez De Calderon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Navarro throws a jab when Fernandez De Calderon was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fernandez De Calderon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Navarro has got the better of the exchanges.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a wild combination.
Navarro with a nice cross.
Navarro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon feints the counter takedown.
Navarro lands a leg kick that knocks Fernandez De Calderon off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro keeps Fernandez De Calderon at a distance using the push kick.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandez De Calderon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro with a nice cross.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a jab.
Navarro connects with a looping right hand.
Navarro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fernandez De Calderon goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Fernandez De Calderon with a nice cross.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Navarro finds it's target.
Navarro connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a powerful jab.
Fernandez De Calderon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with a right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Fernandez De Calderon's belly button to the back.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernandez De Calderon in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Navarro.
A jab from Navarro does it's job there.
Fernandez De Calderon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandez De Calderon checks a low kick from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez De Calderon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a nice strike.
Fernandez De Calderon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Navarro slips under a jab from Fernandez De Calderon.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernandez De Calderon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandez De Calderon scrambles back to his feet.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with an uppercut.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fernandez De Calderons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fernandez De Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro works the jab nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
Navarro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Navarro throws the left hand but Fernandez De Calderon avoids the punch easily.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Navarro works Fernandez De Calderon's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a straight left.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Fernandez De Calderon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro lunges at Fernandez De Calderon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandez De Calderon's hand.
A swing and a miss from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernandez De Calderon. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an overhand right that lands on Navarro's shoulder, as Navarro tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Navarro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez De Calderon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fernandez De Calderon fails to land the takedown.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro misses with a hook. Fernandez De Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Navarro throws a jab when Fernandez De Calderon was well out of range.
Navarro misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandez De Calderon! But no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandez De Calderon scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro works over Fernandez De Calderon's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Navarro throws a push kick but Fernandez De Calderon slaps the foot to one side.
Fernandez De Calderon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to bum rush Fernandez De Calderon with a series of wild strikes but Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Navarro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Navarro.
Navarro slips a jab from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernandez De Calderon should have avoided that one.
Fernandez De Calderon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Fernandez De Calderon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro throws the left hand but Fernandez De Calderon avoids the punch easily.
Navarro connects with a jab.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fernandez De Calderon dodges the punch combination from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a shot to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez De Calderon moves away.
Navarro takes a swing at Fernandez De Calderon's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range of the leg kick from Navarro.
Navarro cracks a nice hook into Fernandez De Calderon's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro misses with a hook. Fernandez De Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Navarro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a body shot that sends Navarro's belly button to the back.
Fernandez De Calderon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Fernandez De Calderon walks into a left hand.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Fernandez De Calderon walks into a straight right hand from Navarro.
Navarro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro misses with a wild combination.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Navarro clobbers Fernandez De Calderon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Navarro as Fernandez De Calderon shoots in.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Navarro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro tests Fernandez De Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Fernandez De Calderon moves away and avoids it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Fernandez De Calderon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Fernandez De Calderon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Navarro lands a jab to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro connects with a solid leg kick.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez De Calderon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to move into range but Navarro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon takes one to the side of the head.
Fernandez De Calderon cracks Navarro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro lands a really nice looking cross but Fernandez De Calderon seems unphased.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro throws a jab when Fernandez De Calderon was well out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Navarro misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez De Calderon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Navarro trying to hold on to Fernandez De Calderon's head to control him but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro has hold of Fernandez De Calderon's hands but Fernandez De Calderon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fernandez De Calderon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Navarro's head.
Navarro is pressing down on Fernandez De Calderon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes from guard but Navarro blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez De Calderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernandez De Calderon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez De Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and lands a big shot to Navarro's brow.
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.
Fernandez De Calderon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez De Calderon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Navarro's head.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Navarro's head.
Navarro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez De Calderon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes but missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro is trying to control the position but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Navarro moves away from the strike by Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro cracks Fernandez De Calderon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fernandez De Calderon cracks Navarro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Navarro swings for the body but Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fernandez De Calderon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernandez De Calderon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez De Calderon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro tries a low kick but Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Navarro tries to land a front kick but Fernandez De Calderon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Navarro slips under a jab.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws a low kick, looking for Fernandez De Calderon's leg but Fernandez De Calderon calmly moves out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro lands a jab to the head.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernandez De Calderon misses.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Fernandez De Calderon knows he should have avoided that one.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernandez De Calderon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with the combination.
Navarro moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
Navarro defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Fernandez De Calderon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a counter right but Navarro avoids it with no problem.
Fernandez De Calderon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Navarro misses with a shot to the body
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernandez De Calderon misses the jab.
Navarro looks to land a combination. Fernandez De Calderon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Fernandez De Calderon knows he should have avoided that one.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Fernandez De Calderon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro tests Fernandez De Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range of the body kick.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon punishes Navarro's body with a nice straight punch.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon feints the counter takedown.
Navarro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernandez De Calderon slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro tries to land a front kick but Fernandez De Calderon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Navarro slips under a jab.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez De Calderon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses its intended target.
Navarro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernandez De Calderon finds it's way round the side to connect with Navarro's head.
Fernandez De Calderon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses its intended target.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Fernandez De Calderon ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Navarro moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
Navarro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernandez De Calderon doesn't seem bothered though.
Navarro works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Navarro.
Navarro tests Fernandez De Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro misses with a right hand
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernandez De Calderon. That did some damage!
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big shot that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro tries to move into range but Fernandez De Calderon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a looping left.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Fernandez De Calderon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez De Calderon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye.
Navarro is rocked!
Navarro moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
Navarro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez De Calderon throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fernandez De Calderon eats them both and turns towards Navarro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon drops Navarro with a big left hand and mounts him. Navarro is in big trouble!
Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Navarro scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fernandez De Calderon land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fernandez De Calderon stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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