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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 4497 p4p, 329 weight class) and Jesse Juntta (ranked 21761 p4p, 399 weight class). Banchamek comes to the ring accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek gets a clinch.
Juntta's coach down at Malmi Aitta was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Juntta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juntta avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Juntta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.
Juntta tries to work over Banchamek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Banchamek 's eye.
It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Juntta scores with a shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek gets through Juntta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Banchamek 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.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banchamek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banchamek pushes Juntta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juntta.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banchamek's brow.
Juntta blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banchamek or not.
Juntta blocks an elbow strike.
Banchamek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juntta's brow.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Banchamek in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Juntta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Juntta in his tracks for a moment.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek working Juntta over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Juntta avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
A short left from Juntta.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta scores with a shoulder strike.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banchamek presses Juntta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banchamek avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the ropes.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banchamek's defenses.
Buakaw Banchamek's cut is getting worse.
Juntta takes an elbow to the temple.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek is rocked!
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Oh Banchamek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Juntta.
Banchamek blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Banchamek 's eye.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banchamek's defenses.
Juntta creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Banchamek's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Banchamek drops to his knees and Juntta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
A relieved looking Jesse Juntta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Woods (ranked 2938 p4p, 309 weight class) and James Cole (ranked 6529 p4p, 484 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Woods slips a jab from Cole.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Cole stalks Woods and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woods's face. Woods staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Woods.
Woods looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woods.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Woods throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
Woods looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole checks the leg kick.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Woods throws a counter high kick but Cole was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods tries to land a leg kick but Cole saw it coming and moves away.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Woods feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods 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.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods misses with a hook.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a one-two to the body.
Woods bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cole looks to land a combination. Woods sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Woods is rocked!
Cole cracks Woods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods lands with a right hand.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Cole lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole throws a monster overhand right that drops Woods! Cole follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
After the fight, James Cole was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ono Kuronoa (ranked 2394 p4p, 145 weight class) and JoJo Diaz (ranked 2427 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuronoa is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Kuronoa takes one to the chin there.
Kuronoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuronoa.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a hook but Kuronoa avoids it easily.
Kuronoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Kuronoa tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuronoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuronoa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuronoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuronoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Kuronoa feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Kuronoa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Kuronoa misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Kuronoa is out of range.
Kuronoa throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
The fighters circle, before Diaz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kuronoa's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Diaz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). JoJo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 1661 p4p, 164 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 2463 p4p, 216 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
Schlong avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez lands a jab.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Schlong scores with a body shot.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Schlong's defenses.
Perez misses with a jab to the body
and Schlong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schlong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schlong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schlong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schlong dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Schlong's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Schlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schlong momentarily.
Schlong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schlong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schlong throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez jabs Schlong right on the nose. Schlong blinks but takes it well.
Schlong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Schlong moved out of range nicely.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schlong misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands with a straight right. Schlong didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Schlong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schlong slips a jab from Perez.
A quick step to the side and Schlong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Schlong blocks a jab.
Schlong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Schlong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez 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.
Perez slips under a jab from Schlong.
Schlong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez misses with a combination
and Schlong counters with a leg kick.
Perez takes a swing at Schlong's ribcage but misses.
Schlong moves away from the strike by Perez.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schlong is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Schlong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schlong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schlong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlong.
Schlong is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Schlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Schlong counters with a nice leg kick.
Perez misses with a hook
and Schlong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Perez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schlong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Schlong's shoulder, as Schlong tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schlong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schlong with a hook.
Schlong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schlong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Schlong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schlong throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schlong throws out a powerful jab.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez misses with a hook
and Schlong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schlong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlong is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perez looks to throw the jab but Schlong is out of range.
Schlong just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Schlong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez blocks a leg kick.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez throws a body punch but Schlong moves out of range.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Schlong swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlong wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez looks to land a combination but Schlong avoids it well.
Schlong attempts a counter takedown but Perez avoids it well and moves away.
Perez throws a hook but Schlong blocks it.
Schlong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schlong ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schlong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schlong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perez in his tracks.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schlong in his tracks.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schlong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schlong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schlong connects with a single shot there.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perez checks it well.
Schlong defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez throws a jab when Schlong was well out of range.
Schlong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perez lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schlong counters with a straight right hand.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schlong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schlong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Perez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schlong is controlling him well.
The referee asks Schlong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schlong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Schlong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Perez is not content to let Schlong control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schlong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perez pushes Schlong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schlong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Perez is trying to get back to his feet but Schlong has full control of the position and if anything, Perez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schlong is persistently looking for the submission but Perez is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to get back to his feet but Schlong is in full control for now.
Schlong is persistently looking for the submission but Perez is defending it well.
Perez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Schlong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Perez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schlong.
Schlong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schlong looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Perez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Schlong!
After the fight, Long Schlong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Manny Perez was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones Jr (ranked 1139 p4p, 164 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 412 p4p, 64 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones Jr is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Jones Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren cracks Jones Jr with a good jab.
Jones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askren misses with a takedown
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones Jr moves away from the strike by Askren.
Jones Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones Jr.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones Jr defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense.
Jim Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Askren.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Jones Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones Jr!
Jones Jr regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Jones Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren prevents Jones Jr from improving his position.
Jones Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones Jr has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Jones Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Jr has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is keeping the position.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones Jr working a defensive guard but Askren manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones Jr some visible discomfort.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren grinds an elbow into Jones Jr's temple.
Askren working away.
Askren wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping him busy.
Jones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askren jabs at Jones Jr's body.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren with the counter takedown but Jones Jr avoids it easily.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones Jr.
Askren fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Jones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Askren is predictable there
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones Jr with the ground and pound but Askren uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones Jr works over Askren with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Jones Jr trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Jones Jr landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr with a nice head shot there.
Askren looking to control.
Jones Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matt Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones Jr distracts Askren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr throws an elbow that misses. Askren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones Jr's guard. Nice move by Askren!
Jones Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Jr controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr trying to control the position.
Jones Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Askren escapes and throws Jones Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Askren landing strikes.
Jones Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Askren trying to control the position but Jones Jr is working away.
Askren working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr gets back to half guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Jones Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askren defends it easily.
Jones Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren is in close to Jones Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren postures up.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Jones Jr's brow.
Jones Jr working a defensive guard here.
Askren is working Jones Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones Jr is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Jones Jr wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren cracks Jones Jr with a solid left hand.
Jones Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
Askren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Jones Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Jones Jr wants to clinch but Askren slips to the side
and Askren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Askren stacks Jones Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Askren!
Jones Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping him busy.
Jones Jr tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Matt Askren, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 857 p4p, 113 weight class) and Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 780 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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290 lbs
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252 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Khadartsev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadartsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazkov.
Blazkov feints and then cracks Khadartsev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khadartsev down.
Khadartsev lands a glancing blow to the side of Blazkov's head.
A big right from Khadartsev misses.
Blazkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khadartsev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blazkov's half guard.
Khadartsev misses with a head shot. Blazkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blazkov has control of Khadartsev's left arm, preventing Khadartsev from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blazkov is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadartsev advances position into side control!
Khadartsev is trying to get an arm triangle but Blazkov is defending well.
Khadartsev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blazkov's legs.
Khadartsev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Khadartsev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khadartsev trying to control the action but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
Khadartsev tries for a kimura but Blazkov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Khadartsev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Khadartsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blazkov tries to bench press Khadartsev off him but Khadartsev keeps the position.
Blazkov is working hard here to advance position.
Khadartsev swings around for an armbar but Blazkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khadartsev's guard.
Blazkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blazkov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blazkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blazkov off and has taken his back!
Blazkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Khadartsev's guard. Nice work there by Blazkov.
Our spies down at at Hard Time inform us that Khadartsev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blazkov is looking to stand up but Khadartsev won't let him.
Blazkov stands and steps away. Khadartsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blazkov jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Blazkov catches Khadartsev right on the button with a cross.
Khadartsev missing with a left hand there. Blazkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadartsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blazkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blazkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blazkov's half guard.
Blazkov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Khadartsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khadartsev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Khadartsev cracks Blazkov with a solid left hand.
Blazkov pulls Khadartsev in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ulysses Blazkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazkov.
And Khadartsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Blazkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blazkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khadartsev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Blazkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blazkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khadartsev cracks Blazkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev throws a big shot that misses.
Blazkov tries to land a body kick
and Khadartsev counters with a shoot takedown. Blazkov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadartsev landing some decent shots from guard.
Khadartsev throws a strike but Blazkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khadartsev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blazkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadartsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadartsev controls Blazkov momentarily but Blazkov frees himself.
Khadartsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blazkov defends well.
Khadartsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev being controlled here, momentarily.
Blazkov wants to stand but Khadartsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Khadartsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sasha Khadartsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadartsev keeping full guard, as Blazkov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blazkov defends well.
Khadartsev keeping moving, preventing Blazkov from controlling successfully.
Khadartsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadartsev, not yet.
Khadartsev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Blazkov rolls with it to try and escape but Khadartsev cranks on the arm and Blazkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Khadartsev!
Sasha Khadartsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 1326 p4p, 160 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 238 p4p, 37 weight class). Hjoervarsson comes to the ring accompanied by The Only. The crowd seem to be enjoying Raper's choice of entrance music: Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hjoervarsson misses.
Raper looks to land a combination but Hjoervarsson avoids it well.
Hjoervarsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hjoervarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hjoervarsson blocks a head kick by Raper.
Raper scores with a nice strike.
Hjoervarsson ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Hjoervarsson lands a big head kick that sends Raper tumbling to the mat! Hjoervarsson takes a step backwards and waves Raper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Biff Raper has been cut.
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!
Hjoervarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hjoervarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Raper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Raper scores with a push kick.
Raper throws a series of punches but Hjoervarsson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hjoervarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hjoervarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raper. Raper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hjoervarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Raper's shoulder, as Raper tries to avoid the shot.
Raper stuns Hjoervarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raper cracks Hjoervarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raper closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hjoervarsson out cold! Hjoervarsson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
During a confident post fight interview, Biff Raper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galtero El Toro (ranked 335 p4p, 49 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 129 p4p, 19 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think El Toro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ballad of Bodacious . Mircea has chosen Holy Wars...The Punishment Due 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, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galtero El Toro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro.
El Toro misses with a hook.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Mircea tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mircea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mircea throws a body punch but El Toro moves out of range.
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for El Toro's leg but El Toro calmly moves out of range.
El Toro takes one on the button.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea tries to sprawl but El Toro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mircea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mircea sees it coming and defends easily.
Mircea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro thows a huge punch but Mircea dodges it nicely.
El Toro throwing shots but Mircea is blocking nicely.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mircea to regain full guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mircea looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro lands a couple of elbows.
Mircea wants to sweep but no luck.
Mircea keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
El Toro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to stall here but Mircea recovers full guard.
Mircea looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
El Toro blocks a low kick nicely.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Toro connects with a jab.
Mircea throws out a leg kick but El Toro moves out of range and Mircea only half commits.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
Mircea slips a jab from El Toro.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Toro is defended easily by Mircea.
El Toro throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
Mircea works El Toro's body with a nice hook.
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea tries to bum rush El Toro with a series of wild strikes but El Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Toro attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea slips under a jab from El Toro.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Toro shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a head kick.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mircea on his heels. He'll look to pass Mircea's guard now, I'm sure.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mircea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that El Toro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mircea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Toro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mircea.
El Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Toro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Toro with a nice cross.
Mircea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
El Toro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Toro blocks the body kick.
El Toro attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
Mircea throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mircea slips under a jab from El Toro.
El Toro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Toro moves out of range as Mircea throws a body kick.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Toro shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mircea but Mircea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mircea as he jumps to the side.
El Toro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Toro walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
Mircea lands with a good body shot.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Toro rather than just go for the knockout.
El Toro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
El Toro dips to his left and cracks Mircea with an uppercut!
El Toro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mircea is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mircea is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mircea defending well though.
El Toro is trying to control. Mircea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro is working for a kimura but Mircea is defending it quite comfortably.
Mircea won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Mircea is trying to get back to full guard.
Mircea wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Mircea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Mircea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea struggling a bit here.
El Toro works to advance to full mount. Mircea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mircea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro misses with a head shot.
El Toro with a couple of short strikes.
Mircea wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by El Toro.
Mircea is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Mircea manages to get to full guard.
Mircea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro is in close to Mircea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
Mircea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Mircea is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
El Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirceas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mircea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Toro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
El Toro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Toro backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
El Toro darts in looking for a takedown but Mircea gets double underhooks and turns El Toro into the ropes.
Mircea slips under a jab.
El Toro dives in for a single leg takedown but Mircea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Toro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown. Mircea fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Toro is on top in guard.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro is fighting to break Mircea's control of his arms but Mircea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mircea trying to control the position.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Mircea is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mircea's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro landing with the ground and pound.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro lands a couple of digs.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a leg kick
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mircea's head.
El Toro is just content to waste time from the top position. Mircea takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro slips nicely into half guard.
El Toro winds up and cracks Mircea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro had his way with Alexandru Mircea in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
El Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Toro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Toro there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting El Toro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sloppy strikes from Mircea. Those never looked like landing.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
El Toro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea moves out of range of the leg kick from El Toro.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Mircea.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
El Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro.
El Toro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Toro momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Toro.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Mircea slips under a jab.
El Toro loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea lands a jab to the nose.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro.
El Toro throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
El Toro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mircea avoids it really well and circles away.
Mircea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro throws a leg kick
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Toro cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mircea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Toro or perhaps it was just good defense by Mircea, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Toro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for El Toro on that attempt.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Toro scores with the left hand. Mircea knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mircea stuffs the takedown attempt from El Toro. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
El Toro walks into a stiff left hand from Mircea.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from El Toro misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow El Toro down.
Mircea digs a good hook to El Toro's body.
El Toro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro.
El Toro misses the shot to the body.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro fails with the takedown
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Toro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro wins by unanimous decision!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
Galtero El Toro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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