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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 1179 p4p, 136 weight class) and Kai Perkins (ranked 1307 p4p, 145 weight class). Nando Vasquez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Perkins !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez blocks a jab.
Perkins takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Kai Perkins has been cut.
Vasquez misses with a hook
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez tries to land a leg kick but Perkins saw it coming and moves away.
Vasquez misses with a leg kick
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Perkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Perkins slips a straight right by Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasquez scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Vasquez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Vasquez misses its intended target.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkins .
Perkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasquez swings for the body but Perkins moves out of range.
Vasquez missing with a left hand there. Perkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkins moves away from the strike by Vasquez.
Perkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Vasquez misses
and Perkins counters with a left to the body.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Perkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasquez throws a lazy right hand but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasquez misses with a left hand
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasquez lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Vasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Perkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasquez throws a leg kick
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasquez is rocked!
Perkins lands with an overhand left.
Oh Vasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Perkins misses.
Vasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkins . Perkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkins drops Vasquez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vasquez! Perkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Perkins !
Kai Perkins opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Divac (ranked 1003 p4p, 135 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 876 p4p, 120 weight class). Divac comes to the cage accompanied by Nas- Do you hate me now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divac misses with an uppercut
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divac misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
Divac tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Divac throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Divac is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman tests Divac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Divac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman with a hook.
Divac takes one to the chin there.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Divac.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Sideman misses with a body punch
and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Divac.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sideman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Divac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sideman punishes Divac's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Divac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
Divac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Sideman moves forwards but Divac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Sideman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sideman.
Divac misses with a left hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a left to the body.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac misses with a hook
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Divac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Divac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Divac on the side of the head.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divac under the eye.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Divac tries to clinch up.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Divac's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Divac walks into a straight right hand from Sideman.
Divac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divac keeps the fight on the outside.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Divac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Divac.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman clobbers Divac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sideman misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely.
Divac moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Divac lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body.
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divac is looking to counter punch.
Sideman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sideman scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Divac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman misses with a hook
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Sideman.
Nice cross by Sideman.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman throws a combination that misses
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat!
Sideman is rocked!
Sideman tries to get to full guard but Divac has control of the leg.
Sideman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Divac pulls his head out easily.
Sideman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sideman trying to control but Divac postures up.
Sideman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sideman.
Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sideman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Sideman's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sideman is pulling down on Divac's head to control his posture.
Sideman is trying to control the position but Divac postures up.
Sideman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Divac defends well.
Divac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sideman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sideman seems keen to control Divac's posture.
Divac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sideman on the ground.
Divac wants to stand but Sideman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Divac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Divac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Divac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sideman looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Divac wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Divac throws a sloppy strike and Sideman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Divac is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sideman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denny Sideman!
A less than humble Denny Sideman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Roman Divac was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1427 p4p, 194 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 1247 p4p, 169 weight class). Wangler comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wangler swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson pushes Wangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wangler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wangler.
Wangler tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler blocking some punches.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson digs a right hand into Wangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wangler's gas tank.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Wangler dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Wangler's head and hops out.
Peterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Wangler slips the punch.
Wangler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wangler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
Peterson forces Wangler back against the cage and clinches.
Wangler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wangler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wangler counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Wangler.
Wangler stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wangler's defenses.
Wangler misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wangler taking a breather.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wangler blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wangler.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wangler.
Wangler tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Wangler back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wangler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wangler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wangler manages to end up in side control.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wangler is trying to ground and pound but Peterson uses the momentary lack of control by Wangler to regain half guard.
Wangler is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler is nestled in close to Peterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wangler.
Wangler is working for a submission of some sort.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
George Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Wangler tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson jumps into guard, dragging Wangler to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Wangler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wangler throws an elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wangler's guard. Nice move by Peterson!
Wangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Wangler is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Peterson postures up in Wangler's guard and throws a big left but Wangler blocks it.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler wants to hit a switch here but Peterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wangler there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Wangler wants to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wangler is looking to escape.
Peterson controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Wangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wangler.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wangler stalls.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wangler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Peterson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wangler misses the target.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Wangler circles away.
Wangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Peterson blocks the elbow strike.
Wangler is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wangler wants a takedown.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Wangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.
Wangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wangler blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Wangler misses with an elbow strike.
Wangler misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler taking a breather.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bobby Wangler has been cut.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Wangler avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
George Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peterson drops Wangler with a big knee straight up the middle! Wangler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wangler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson has managed to clinch.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangler pushes off an throws an elbow but Peterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson scores with a knee to the head.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wangler with a big uppercut! Wangler tries to clinch up but Peterson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wangler to the mat! Wangler covers up and Peterson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Peterson!
George Peterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 1092 p4p, 136 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1180 p4p, 142 weight class). Thiago Araujo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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292 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murhaa won't allow it.
Mike Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Araujo gets control of Murhaa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murhaa has passed into side control.
Murhaa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murhaa landing a few strikes.
Murhaa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa is chipping away with strikes.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murhaa connects with a decent elbow.
Araujo is rocked!
Murhaa cracks Araujo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Murhaa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Araujo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Murhaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Murley (ranked 831 p4p, 119 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 861 p4p, 131 weight class). Murley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaidi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zaidi showed some decent athleticism there.
Murley wants to get back to full guard.
Murley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaidi on the ground.
Zaidi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murley keeping hold of Zaidi's head, controlling as best he can.
Murley wants to get back to full guard.
Zaidi working the head and body with strikes.
Zaidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murley taking some punishment here, with Zaidi in his half guard.
Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaidi trying to mount his opponent but Murley defends it.
Zaidi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murley defending well though.
Murley tries to roll over but Zaidi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley is working hard here to advance position.
Zaidi thows a huge punch but Murley dodges it nicely.
Zaidi working the head and body with strikes.
Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murley is looking to improve his position.
Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaidi lands strikes from half guard.
Murley wants to control but Zaidi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Zaidi connects with a nice short shot to Murley's temple.
Murley 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.
Murley wants to control but Zaidi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murley makes his way to full guard, as Zaidi worked for a kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murley managing to control the position.
Zaidi is working Murley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaidi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaidi is one step ahead there.
Zaidi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murley pulls Zaidi in close to prevent any damage.
Murley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi being controlled here momentarily.
Zaidi landing with the ground and pound.
Zaidi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaidi lands a couple of elbows.
Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murley wants to sweep here but Zaidi controlling him for the moment.
Zaidi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murley pulls Zaidi in to control the position.
Murley keeping full guard, as Zaidi tries to pass.
Zaidi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murley's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi working some strikes from top position.
Murley looking for a sweep. Not yet Murley, not yet.
Murley is pulling down on Zaidi's head. It's preventing any offense from Zaidi, at least for the moment.
Zaidi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murley pulls Zaidi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zaidi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zaidi throwing strikes but missing.
Zaidi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaidi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaidi trying to control the position from guard on top but Murley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaidi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaidi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsin Zaidi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murley throws a jab when Zaidi was well out of range.
Zaidi has a takedown stuffed.
Murley lands with a hook. Zaidi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
Zaidi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Murley misses.
Mohsin Zaidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaidi.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaidi was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Murley does no damage.
Zaidi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murley leaves Zaidi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott Murley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi.
Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Murley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaidi tries to land a leg kick but Murley saw it coming and moves away.
Zaidi tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaidi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaidi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murley wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaidi tries for a takedown but Murley circles away easily
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaidi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaidi throws a leg kick
enabling Murley to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaidi misses the shot to the body.
Zaidi misses with a kick to the body
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
Zaidi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaidi misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi misses with a leg kick.
Zaidi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murley is looking to counter punch.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaidi throws out the jab.
Murley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaidi ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Nice uppercut lands for Murley. That snapped Zaidi's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaidi.
Murley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaidi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott Murley is winning the standup battle so far.
Murley blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaidi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murley throws a series of punches but Zaidi avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Murley.
Murley lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaidi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaidi throws a shot to the body.
Zaidi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murley throwing a counter right hand but Zaidi manages to avoid it.
Zaidi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murley enables Zaidi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaidi is fighting to break Murley's control of his arms but Murley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi 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.
Murley controls Zaidi momentarily but Zaidi frees himself.
Murley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaidi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley is trying to control the position but Zaidi postures up.
Zaidi stopping the sweep attempt from Murley.
Murley pulls Zaidi in to control the position.
Zaidi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zaidi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zaidi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaidi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murley controls Zaidi momentarily but Zaidi frees himself.
Murley 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.
Zaidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Scott Murley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zaidi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murley circles away.
Zaidi misses with a right hand
and Murley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murley lands with a nice body punch.
Zaidi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murley is looking to counter punch.
Zaidi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murley is looking for a sweep. Zaidi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murley is trying to maintain the position but Zaidi is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaidi is working for a kimura but Murley is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley has his hands clasped together around Zaidi's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murley is trying to control but can't.
Zaidi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Zaidi.
Murley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaidi.
Murley is trying to get back to full guard.
Murley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaidi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaidi distracts Murley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi cracks Murley with a solid left hand.
Murley is rocked!
Murley keeping moving, preventing Zaidi from controlling successfully.
Oh Murley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murley seems to have got his legs back now.
Murley wants to sweep here but Zaidi controlling him for the moment.
Zaidi scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murley is on top in guard.
Murley preventing the sweep.
Zaidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murley is one step ahead there.
Zaidi is looking for a triangle but Murley pushes his legs off easily.
Murley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zaidi working for a triangle but Murley defends it easily.
Murley preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaidi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaidi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murley won't allow Zaidi to sweep him here.
Zaidi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaidi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murley stays in close to Zaidi's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohsin Zaidi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaidi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohsin Zaidi!
Our winner, Mohsin Zaidi, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Verygood (ranked 264 p4p, 14 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 246 p4p, 12 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Verygood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Pain. Jaroslav has chosen The Sound of Running Feet as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
141 lbs
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137 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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verygood connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a straight right.
Verygood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verygood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verygood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaroslav pushes Verygood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike.
Verygood gets through Jaroslav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
Verygood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verygood stalling in the clinch.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Verygood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Verygood.
Jaroslav lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verygood.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Verygood tries to work over Jaroslav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Verygood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Verygood fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Verygood blocks it.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verygood looking to stall.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Verygood blocks it.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Verygood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav lands a left hand.
Verygood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Good body shot from Jaroslav.
Verygood lands with a light punch inside.
Verygood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verygood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verygood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Verygood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood blocks an uppercut.
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood lands with a left to the head.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verygoods head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Jaroslav.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Jaroslav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaroslav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verygood backwards.
Jaroslav lands with a light punch inside.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaroslav lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood lands an uppercut.
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 Kurt Verygood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaroslav misses with a body shot
and Verygood counters with a stiff right hand.
Verygood throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Jaroslav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood 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.
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav throws a low kick, looking for Verygood's leg but Verygood calmly moves out of range.
Verygood throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Verygood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verygood.
Jaroslav misses with a hook
and Verygood counters with a nice leg kick.
Verygood scores with a decent looking hook.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Jaroslav misses with a leg kick.
Verygood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verygood throws a leg kick but Jaroslav sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verygood, as that shot connected.
Jaroslav checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaroslav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurt Verygood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood throws a low kick, looking for Jaroslav's leg but Jaroslav calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Jaroslav tenderised Verygood's leg. Verygood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verygood takes one to the side of the head.
Verygood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaroslav counters with a stiff right hand.
Verygood throws a low kick but Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
Verygood misses with a body shot.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jaroslav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
It looked like Verygood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaroslav.
Verygood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws out a counter right but Verygood avoids it with no problem.
Jaroslav throws a low kick but Verygood avoids it.
Verygood is looking to counter punch.
Verygood darts in trying to clinch
and Jaroslav counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verygood thinking.
An inside leg kick lands from Verygood.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verygood misses with a low kick.
Verygood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaroslav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verygood in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Verygood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Verygood.
Verygood scores with a hook to the body. Jaroslav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verygood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaroslav takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Verygood.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Verygood checks it
and Jaroslav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verygood swings widly with a right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaroslav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jaroslav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verygood. Verygood obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Verygood catches Jaroslav right on the button with a cross.
Jaroslav throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jaroslav scores with a jab. Verygood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaroslav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verygood misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav walks into a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verygood. Jaroslav shrugs it off though.
Verygood throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Verygood slips a jab from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verygood throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Jaroslav.
Verygood misses with a looping right.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Verygood finds it's way through Jaroslav's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Verygood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verygood misses with a left hand
and Jaroslav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verygood thumps Jaroslav with a low kick.
Verygood cracks Jaroslav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Verygood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaroslav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaroslav lands a jab to the head.
Verygood moves into the clinch.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Verygood.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurt Verygood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Verygood is leaning against Jaroslav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Verygood.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verygood blocking some punches.
Jaroslav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav tries to work over Verygood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verygood is leaning against Jaroslav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Verygood misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verygood.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Verygood tries to score with a low kick but Jaroslav moves his leg out of the way.
Verygood misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Jaroslav scores with a nice strike.
Verygood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav is looking to chop away at Verygood's legs.
Jaroslav tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. Verygood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Verygood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaroslav. Jaroslav obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaroslavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Verygood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verygood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaroslav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaroslav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verygood moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
Verygood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaroslav only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verygood is out of range.
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
Jab, jab by Verygood - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Verygood. Beautiful body shot.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Verygood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verygood manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verygood misses with a body shot
enabling Jaroslav to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jaroslav misses.
Verygood blocks a head kick by Jaroslav.
Verygood tries to work over Jaroslav's front leg with a kick but Jaroslav checks it.
Jaroslav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Verygood there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
A lazy left from Jaroslav finds it's target.
Jaroslav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verygood is looking to counter punch.
Jaroslav lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaroslav tries to land a front kick but Verygood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verygood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Verygood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verygood.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaroslav just manages to avoid it.
Verygood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav blocks a jab.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav is looking to chop away at Verygood's legs.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jaroslav has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaroslav tries to keep at a distance but Verygood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Jaroslav lands with a light punch inside.
Jaroslav misses with some punches.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verygood.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Verygood blocks it.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaroslav lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Verygood blocks it.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Verygood blocks it.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verygood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kurt Verygood!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Verygood 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 367 p4p, 51 weight class) and Elliot Rockwell (ranked 220 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell misses with a wild body shot.
Da Rocha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell .
Da Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Da Rocha misses with a shot to the body
and Rockwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha blocks a head kick by Rockwell .
Da Rocha is looking to counter punch.
Da Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Da Rocha moves away and avoids it.
Da Rocha moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Rocha throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockwell .
Da Rocha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Rocha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Rocha moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Rocha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Rocha can't break the clinch.
A short left from Da Rocha.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Da Rocha controls the action.
Rockwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Rocha.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Da Rocha throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Da Rocha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rockwell throws a hook but Da Rocha avoids it easily.
Da Rocha throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Da Rocha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
A little jabbing left from Rockwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rockwell misses with a body shot.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Da Rocha appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Rocha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Rocha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Rockwell .
Rockwell scores with a jab to the body.
Da Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rockwell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Da Rocha really felt that one!
Rockwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell . Da Rocha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Rocha throws a hook but Rockwell avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rockwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Rocha loads up on a big right hand but Rockwell slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha moves out of range as Rockwell strikes.
Da Rocha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Rocha's head.
Da Rocha throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Rockwell wants to slow Da Rocha down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Rocha looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Rockwell throws a hook but Da Rocha avoids it easily.
Da Rocha throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Rockwell looks to land a body kick but Da Rocha moved away.
Some wild striking there from Da Rocha.
Rockwell avoids the body shot from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Rocha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Da Rocha.
Rockwell stalls.
Da Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
Da Rocha prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Da Rocha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockwell .
A left hand lands to the body for Rockwell .
Rockwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell taking a breather.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
Da Rocha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rockwell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Rocha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rockwell can turn it around.
Da Rocha tries to pull guard but Rockwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Rocha drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elliot Rockwell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Da Rocha throws a shot from downtown. Rockwell moves away and avoids it.
Da Rocha looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Rockwell lands a big head kick that sends Da Rocha tumbling to the mat! Rockwell takes a step backwards and waves Da Rocha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Da Rocha is rocked!
It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Da Rocha bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rockwell comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Da Rocha falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Da Rocha was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliot Rockwell !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaultier Girard (ranked 302 p4p, 49 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 275 p4p, 44 weight class). Gaultier Girard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Snowdon's chin.
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard takes one on the button.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Girard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snowdon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snowdon keeps trying to improve his position.
Snowdon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Valhalla MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon trying to control but Girard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard wants to sweep here but Snowdon controlling him for the moment.
Snowdon controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Girard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snowdon has a takedown stuffed.
Girard cracks Snowdon with a right hand to the side of the head.
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.
Snowdon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Girard.
Snowdon misses with a straight left.
Snowdon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Girard in his tracks.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snowdon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Girard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Snowdon is just out of range.
Snowdon lands a jab.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Snowdon moves out of range as Girard throws a body kick.
Girard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snowdon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon lands with a shot to the body.
Snowdon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Girard counters with a left and a right that stings Snowdon.
Snowdon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Girard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snowdon is rocked!
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon looks for a takedown but Girard sprawls well.
Girard misses with the body kick
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Girard. No joy for Snowdon on that attempt.
Girard sends Snowdon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Snowdon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Snowdon is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Girard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snowdon seems to have recovered his senses.
Snowdon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Girard swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Snowdon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Girard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snowdon somewhat.
Snowdon blocks a head kick by Girard.
Snowdon lands with a good body shot.
Girard lands a big uppercut and Snowdon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snowdon looks OK. Girard waves Snowdon back to his feet!
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
Snowdon looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Snowdon is holding his hands too far apart here. Girard throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Snowdon is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
A very excited looking Gaultier Girard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Gracie (ranked 140 p4p, 19 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 147 p4p, 20 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu-Apaga Mas Năo Bate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Phetboonme misses.
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Phetboonme can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phetboonme, who protects the arm well.
Phetboonme is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Phetboonme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phetboonme 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.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Phetboonme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Phetboonme!
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phetboonme wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Phetboonme is stalling in the full guard.
Phetboonme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Phetboonme stands up from Gracie's guard - Phetboonme perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phetboonme counters with a head kick that drops Gracie to the mat! Gracie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
As Phetboonme tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Phetboonme manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie wants to clinch but Phetboonme slips to the side
and Phetboonme counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Phetboonme wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phetboonme wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Phetboonme there.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Phetboonme feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phetboonme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phetboonme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phetboonme misses with a looping left.
Phetboonme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phetboonme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phetboonme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
A low kick from Phetboonme misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phetboonme wants to get back to full guard.
Phetboonme trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phetboonme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phetboonme is trying to stand.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phetboonme?
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phetboonme manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Phetboonme gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Phetboonme is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phetboonme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phetboonme tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phetboonme wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie moves into full mount! Phetboonme won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Phetboonme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Phetboonme is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phetboonme tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Phetboonme is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phetboonme tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gracie.
Gracie controls the action.
Phetboonme rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Phetboonme trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is looking for a rear naked choke here but Phetboonme reverses the position brilliantly into Gracie's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Phetboonme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phetboonme doesn't seem bothered though.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Phetboonme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Gracie tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phetboonme is keeping busy.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie keeps control of Phetboonme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phetboonme cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Phetboonme gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Phetboonme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phetboonme tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phetboonme.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie just leaning against Phetboonme, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raul Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
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!
Phetboonme looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie slips a jab from Phetboonme.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phetboonme sprawls and moves away.
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Phetboonme's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Phetboonme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phetboonme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phetboonme working a defensive guard here.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Phetboonme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Phetboonme 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.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phetboonme swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phetboonme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Phetboonme in a clinch.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Phetboonme.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme - that landed with a thud.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie jumps guard but Phetboonme turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie tries to stall but Phetboonme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie looking to stall.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phetboonme sprawls and moves away.
Phetboonme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phetboonme is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Phetboonme circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Phetboonme as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie has Phetboonme pushed against the cage.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Gracie pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Phetboonme gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Phetboonme lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
Phetboonme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Phetboonme slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Phetboonme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Phetboonme sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phetboonme lands a right hook to the body.
Phetboonme is looking to land body kicks.
Phetboonme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Phetboonme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phetboonme connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Phetboonme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Phetboonme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie is looking to wear down Phetboonme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phetboonme keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phetboonme lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Phetboonme, which made it look bad.
Phetboonme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phetboonme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phetboonme can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phetboonme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Phetboonme counter with a right hand.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Phetboonme coming out on top.
Phetboonme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kongchai Phetboonme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Phetboonme throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Raul Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
Phetboonme misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Phetboonme is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phetboonme has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phetboonme flicks out a counter leg kick but Gracie steps away.
Decent striking displayed by Phetboonme there.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie pushes Phetboonme up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to stall but Phetboonme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme lands with a right to the head.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Phetboonme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phetboonme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phetboonme smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Phetboonme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phetboonme cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kongchai Phetboonme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phetboonme 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Kongchai Phetboonme misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Toivonen (ranked 10 p4p, 3 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 42 p4p, 9 weight class). Pekka Toivonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marceau misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marceau's calf.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen connects with a body shot.
Toivonen tries to keep at a distance but Marceau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
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!
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Marceau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marceau throws a counter combo.
Marceau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Marceau.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Marceau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marceau is out of range.
Toivonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marceau checks a leg kick.
Marceau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marceau is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Marceau there.
Toivonen lands with a right hand.
Marceau scores with a nice right hand.
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marceau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Marceau's side.
Toivonen takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Marceau loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marceau blocks the body kick.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marceau.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marceau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Marceau walks into a stiff left hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Marceau looks winded!
Toivonen cracks Marceau with a good jab.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marceau forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marceau.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Marceau blocks it.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen pushes off an throws an elbow but Marceau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
I was talking to Toivonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marceau working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Toivonen.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
Marceau blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marceau.
Toivonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Toivonen stalling against the cage.
Toivonen gets through Marceau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marceau moves out of range of the strikes.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen misses with a body punch
and Marceau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Marceau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marceau's head.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
Marceau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marceau checks the leg kick.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marceau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marceau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Marceau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marceau moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Marceau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The cut above Jean-Claude Marceau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marceau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen lands a head shot.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marceau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau clinches with his opponent.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekka Toivonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Marceau controls the action.
Marceau is looking to control Toivonen's arms but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marceau has his back to the cage.
Toivonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marceau's elbow.
Marceau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Marceau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marceau.
Toivonen taking a breather.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marceau controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Marceau.
Marceau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toivonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marceau can turn it around.
Marceau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
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!
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Marceau to work.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land.
Marceau digs a right hand underneath Toivonen's ribcage. Toivonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marceau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marceau.
Marceau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marceau prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Marceau lands a left hand.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marceau stalling against the cage.
Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marceau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marceau.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marceau defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land.
Marceau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Marceau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marceau blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Marceau working hard to break the clinch.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Toivonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Marceau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Marceau lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Marceau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marceau tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen is working Marceau over against the cage.
Marceau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen pushes Marceau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marceau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Marceau's head.
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen thumps Marceau with a low kick.
Toivonen scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands with a straight right. Marceau didn't see that one coming.
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marceau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Toivonen misses its intended target.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Marceau tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Toivonen pushes Marceau away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Toivonen catches Marceau right on the button with a cross.
Toivonen lands a really nice looking cross but Marceau seems unphased.
Marceau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
Pekka Toivonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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