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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimrex Jaca (ranked 2471 p4p, 98 weight class) and Bretton Pritcharf (ranked 5417 p4p, 162 weight class). Jaca comes to the cage accompanied by Twinkle-twinkle little star. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimrex Jaca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bretton Pritcharf!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pritcharf.
Jaca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Bretton Pritcharf has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pritcharf.
Jaca explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bretton Pritcharf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritcharf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaca is fending him off so far but Pritcharf persists. Nope, Jaca circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritcharf pushes Jaca up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaca controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaca throws out a loose jab but Pritcharf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaca misses with a hook. Pritcharf ducked under it nicely.
Jaca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pritcharf.
Pritcharf tries to counter with a clinch but Jaca shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pritcharf looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaca is just out of range.
Pritcharf slips a jab from Jaca.
Jaca works the jab nicely.
Pritcharf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaca swinging wildly here.
Pritcharf with the counter takedown but Jaca avoids it easily.
Jaca misses with an uppercut.
Jaca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jaca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pritcharf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaca counters with a big right hand! Oh Pritcharf is in trouble here! Jaca follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimrex Jaca!
An out of breath Jimrex Jaca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 2237 p4p, 272 weight class) and Caspian Tennessen (ranked 3184 p4p, 348 weight class). Tennessen has chosen Manowar - Warriors of the World as his entrance music. Caspian Tennessen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird stuffs the takedown attempt from Tennessen. Tennessen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tennessen shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird is looking to counter punch.
Bird throws a lazy uppercut
and Tennessen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bird!
Tennessen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bird sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tennessen trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird sneaks back into half guard.
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tennessen pulls his head out easily.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tennessen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tennessen.
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tennessen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tennessen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bird defends well and Tennessen ends up having to push Bird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jake Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caspian Tennessen.
Tennessen shoots in but Bird avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tennessen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bird on his heels. He'll look to pass Bird's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tennessen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caspian Tennessen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tennessen under the eye.
It looks like Caspian Tennessen has been cut.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Tennessen saw that one coming.
Tennessen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Tennessen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tennessen feints and as Bird raises his hands in defense, Tennessen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tennessen defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tennessen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tennessen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Tennessen defends easily.
Tennessen looking to pass the guard.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tennessen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tennessen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tennessen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tennessen defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tennessen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird is looking for a triangle but Tennessen pushes his legs off easily.
Tennessen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tennessen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tennessen has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tennessen looking to improve position, pressing down on Bird's thigh with his hand. Bird seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Tennessen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Tennessen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bird picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Arciniega (ranked 1447 p4p, 68 weight class) and Fester Addams (ranked 2331 p4p, 94 weight class). Arciniega comes to the cage accompanied by K.A.Y.O Shot ya. Addams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Family Vales kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alejandro Arciniega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fester Addams's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Arciniega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fester Addams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Addams throws an elbow but misses.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Addams as Arciniega tries to tie him up.
Arciniega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arciniega scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Arciniega avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Arciniega in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Alejandro Arciniega has been cut.
Arciniega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Arciniega pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arciniega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Addams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arciniega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Arciniega has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike.
Arciniega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arciniega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arciniega managing to block the knees to the body from Addams.
Arciniega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arciniega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arciniega throws a jab when Addams was well out of range.
Arciniega throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Addams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Addams tries to clinch up.
Addams walks into a left hand.
Arciniega throws a jab but it's blocked by Addams.
Arciniega throws a body punch but Addams moves out of range.
Good work by Addams as he checks the leg kick.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arciniega tries to keep at a distance but Addams has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arciniega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Arciniega working aggressively here.
Arciniega breaks from the clinch.
Addams is looking to clinch.
Addams throws a jab but it's blocked by Arciniega.
Arciniega is looking to counter punch.
Arciniega keeps the fight on the outside.
Addams rushes Arciniega and presses him up against the cage.
Addams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arciniega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arciniega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arciniega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arciniega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Arciniega blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Arciniega avoids the damage to the body.
Arciniega pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Addams tries a knee to the head but Arciniega blocks it.
Addams effectively controlling the action here.
Addams takes a shot to the head.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Arciniega avoids the damage to the body.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arciniega lands a right hand.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arciniega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arciniega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arciniega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arciniega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Arciniega gets through Addams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arciniega tries a body shot but Addams blocks it.
Arciniega blocking some punches.
Arciniega tries a body shot but Addams blocks it.
Arciniega takes an elbow to the temple.
Alejandro Arciniega's cut is getting worse.
Arciniega struggles to land a body shot inside as Addams controls his hands.
Arciniega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Arciniega lands a nice uppercut.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Addams lands an elbow just above Arciniega 's eye.
Arciniega lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Arciniega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Arciniega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Addams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Fester Addams has been cut.
Arciniega lands a really nice looking cross but Addams seems unphased.
Addams avoids the body shot from Arciniega.
Arciniega defending well as Addams loads up on a big left hand.
Arciniega misses with an uppercut.
Addams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arciniega, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Arciniega is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Addams can't find room to land a body shot as Arciniega controls the action.
Arciniega tries to break the clinch but Addams is controlling the position.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arciniega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Arciniega.
Arciniega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Arciniega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arciniega avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Arciniega managing to block the knees to the body from Addams.
Addams throws a head punch that misses.
Arciniega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arciniega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Arciniega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arciniega blocks the elbow strike.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
Alejandro Arciniega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Addams misses with some punches.
Arciniega manages to break the clinch.
Arciniega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Addams is out of range.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arciniega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Arciniega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arciniega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alejandro Arciniega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arciniega is looking to chop away at Addams's legs.
Addams is looking to clinch but Arciniega is avoiding it.
Arciniega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Addams moves in looking to clinch but Arciniega pushes him off.
Arciniega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Arciniega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Addams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams has managed to clinch.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arciniega dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Arciniega just leaning against Addams, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Arciniega.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arciniega.
Addams is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Arciniega.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arciniega is defending well for now.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Arciniega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arciniega misses with a wild body shot.
Arciniega lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arciniega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Addams walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Arciniega.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arciniega's brow.
Arciniega pushes Addams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arciniega tries a body shot but Addams blocks it.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arciniega avoids it.
Addams slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Addams fails to land.
Arciniega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Arciniega is predictable there
and Addams counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Arciniega dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Addams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arciniega counters with a nice body shot.
Arciniega throws a solid leg kick but Addams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arciniega.
Addams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Addams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arciniega's corner calls for a 1-2. Arciniega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arciniega connects with a leg kick. Addams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arciniega rushes Addams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arciniega avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Arciniega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arciniega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Arciniega blocks with his arms.
Arciniega scores with a hook to the body.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arciniega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Addams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Arciniega blocks an elbow strike.
Arciniega avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
Addams swings wildly with an uppercut but Arciniega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arciniega blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Arciniega.
Arciniega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arciniega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Arciniega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arciniega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Addams can do to turn this around?
Arciniega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arciniega steps in with a hook that catches Addams right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Arciniega follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Addams looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Arciniega!
Alejandro Arciniega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Chin (ranked 2141 p4p, 121 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 1413 p4p, 82 weight class). Uriah Chin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Obi Wan Kenobi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kenobi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenobi breaks the clinch.
Chin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenobi lands a nice uppercut.
Chin misses with a knee to the head.
Chin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenobi avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but Kenobi blocks with his arms.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Chin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chin backwards.
Kenobi blocks an uppercut.
Chin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenobi avoids it.
Chin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chin misses with a knee to the head.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenobi circles away quickly and effectively.
Chin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenobi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Chin ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Chin moved out of range.
Kenobi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chin. That did some damage!
Chin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uriah Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi throws a hook but Chin avoids it easily.
Chin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenobi circles away.
Kenobi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chin defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Chin slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Chin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Chin's leg but Chin calmly moves out of range.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chin slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a hook but Chin blocks it.
Chin misses the shot to the body.
Chin wants to clinch
and Kenobi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Chin slips the punch.
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chin wants to clinch.
Chin instigates a clinch.
Chin looking to throw knees to the head but Kenobi is blocking nicely.
Chin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chin looking to pass the guard.
Kenobi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chin is one step ahead there.
Chin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenobi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenobi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenobi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chin wants to control from the top but Kenobi keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chin moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Chin wants to clinch.
Chin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenobi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Chin moved out of range.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Kenobi tries to get set, Chin tries to push him back and clinch up but Kenobi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Chin saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenobi throws a solid leg kick but Chin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenobi.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chin.
Chin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kenobi is avoiding damage well.
Chin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenobi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chin is looking to take a break and control but Kenobi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenobi can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin wants to control but Kenobi is keeping him busy.
Kenobi struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kenobi is trying to control Chin's posture but Chin avoids it.
Kenobi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chin trying to control the position but Kenobi is working away.
Kenobi manages to get back to half guard.
Chin trying to mount his opponent but Kenobi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenobi is trying to maintain the position but Chin is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenobi is concentrating on defense, preventing Chin from advancing position.
Chin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenobi moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenobi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chin is looking for a triangle here but Kenobi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi just content to control the position.
Kenobi stands up.
Kenobi throws a hook but Chin avoids it easily.
Chin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kenobi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenobi stuns Chin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenobi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenobi tries to sprawl but Chin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kenobi kicks off Chin and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Chin is out of range.
Chin tries to counter by clinching up but Kenobi breaks away and moves out of range.
Chin tries to land a front kick but Kenobi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi throws out a counter right but Chin avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi swings for the body but Chin moves out of range.
Chin moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Kenobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenobi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chin clinches up against the cage.
Chin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi pushes Chin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chin tries to clinch up.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi throws a jab when Chin was well out of range.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chin.
Chin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kenobi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kenobi managing to control the position.
Chin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenobi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin is looking to pass into half guard but Kenobi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kenobi is in guard.
Kenobi postures up.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin looking for subs off his back but Kenobi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obi Wan Kenobi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenobi controlling the action here.
Chin manages to get to full guard.
Uriah Chin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenobi defends it easily.
Chin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chin, not yet.
Chin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenobi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chin working for a triangle but Kenobi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi preventing the sweep.
Chin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenobi defends it easily.
Chin controls Kenobi momentarily but Kenobi frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Kenobi.
Chin fails with the takedown.
Kenobi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Chin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenobi scores with a spinning back kick!
Chin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chin is rocked!
Chin throws a lazy body kick
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Chin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenobi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chin! Kenobi dives in looking to finish! Chin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Wan Kenobi!
A victorious Obi Wan Kenobi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jackson (ranked 842 p4p, 128 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 2406 p4p, 304 weight class). Brady Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zorba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zorba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zorba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zorba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorba landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zorba working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Zorba is having none of it.
Jackson is working an open guard so Zorba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zorba manages to avoid it.
Zorba throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Zorba's defenses.
Zorba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Zorba is now in Jackson's guard.
Zorba won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson is working an open guard so Zorba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brady Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Zorba down.
Zorba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Zorba counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson kicks Zorba off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zorba counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Zorba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Zorba's legs.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zorba gets the takedown into side control.
Zorba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Zorba defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Zorba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Zorba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zorba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zorba tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zorba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Zorba slips the punch.
Zorba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson pushes Zorba off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorba ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Zorba gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zorba postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson wants to stand but Zorba is controlling the position.
Zorba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Zorba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Zorba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson kicks Zorba off and gets to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zorba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zorba is able to avoid easily.
Brady Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a body punch but Zorba moves out of range.
Zorba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zorba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Zorba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is rocked!
Zorba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zorba has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zorba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zorba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zorba blocks a jab.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zorba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorba shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorba is just out of range.
Zorba blocks a jab.
It seemed like Zorba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zorba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zorba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Zorba.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zorba is able to avoid easily.
Zorba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brady Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zorba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Zorba moves away and avoids it.
Zorba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorba is just out of range.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Zorba is out of range.
Zorba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Zorba moved away.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zorba off the cage and back into range.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zorba lands a stunning uppercut that sends Jackson to the mat!
Zorba lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zorba jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
In his post fight interview, Hector Zorba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1485 p4p, 218 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 2010 p4p, 259 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Olha a Explosăo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
210 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Severini scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Severini throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Severini throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Severini throws out a powerful jab.
Severini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Severini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Severini circles away easily
and Severini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Severini.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severini was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
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!
Severini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Severini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Severini has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Severini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Severini blocks it.
Severini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Severini tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Severini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Severini stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Severini.
Nice takedown defense from Severini. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Severini misses with a looping left.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Gracie with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Severini sneaks out the side door and pushes Gracie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Severini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie dives in and grabs Severini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Severini pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Severini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Severini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Severini connects with the punch.
Severini looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Severini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Severini is defending it quite comfortably.
Severini is trying to get back to full guard.
Severini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severini keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Severini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Severini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Severini defends the submission attempt.
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.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Severini sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Severini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Severini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Severini with a nice cross.
A big left from Severini misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Severini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Severini lands a body shot.
Severini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Severini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Severini's corner calls for a 1-2. Severini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini works the jab nicely.
Severini looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Severini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Severini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Severini punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Severini throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Severini lands a nice shot to the body.
Severini misses with a looping right.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Severini.
Severini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie is looking to wear down Severini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Severini is just out of range.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dom Severini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severini rushes Gracie with punches - Gracie moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gracie goes down! Severini follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Our winner, Dom Severini, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 806 p4p, 39 weight class) and Ari Baba (ranked 1645 p4p, 72 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Baba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestre throws a combination. Baba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre cracks Baba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maestre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baba to stand back up!
Baba is rocked!
Maestre slips a jab from Baba.
Baba throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Maestre connects with the perfect overhand right and Baba falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Maestre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
A victorious Luis Maestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konstantinos Nevrakis (ranked 899 p4p, 113 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 829 p4p, 104 weight class). Nevrakis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Winds of Ithaca. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Nevrakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith with a hook.
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.
A jab from Nevrakis does it's job there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevrakis.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes one on the button.
Nevrakis misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevrakis throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nevrakis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nevrakis throws a big shot that misses.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nevrakis cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nevrakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a hook. Nevrakis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nevrakis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Nevrakis slips under a jab from Smith.
As Smith tries to get set, Nevrakis tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevrakis lands with a shot to the body.
Nevrakis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konstantinos Nevrakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevrakis throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevrakis tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis misses with an uppercut.
Nevrakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nevrakis misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nevrakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Nevrakis throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nevrakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nevrakis misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nevrakis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevrakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nevrakis's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nevrakis tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevrakis being controlled here, momentarily.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith with a hook.
Nevrakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Nevrakis misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Nevrakis keeps it at a distance.
Smith with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Nevrakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Nevrakis is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Nevrakis misses the target.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevrakis moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Nevrakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Nevrakis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevrakis throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nevrakis seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith drops Nevrakis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nevrakis looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nevrakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to half guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevrakis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Nevrakis! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Eugen (ranked 111 p4p, 18 weight class) and Darrel Hill (ranked 306 p4p, 39 weight class). Eugen's entrance music is Kickboxer - Advance Training. A fine choice. 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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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Eugen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darrel Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill with the counter takedown but Eugen avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Eugen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Hill slips a jab from Eugen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eugen throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Eugen as he connects with a hook.
Eugen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Hill is rocked!
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Hill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eugen's hands.
Hill swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eugen scores with a counter punch that sends Hill to the canvas! Eugen smells blood - he's punishing Hill with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hill has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Martin Eugen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 17 p4p, 3 weight class) and Seymour Hughes (ranked 461 p4p, 58 weight class). Seymour Hughes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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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
29 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Bjornsson lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
Bjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornsson misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bjornsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjornsson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Hughes takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Bjornsson connects with a jab.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Bjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Litill Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Bjornsson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has a takedown stuffed.
Bjornsson drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjornsson has double underhooks.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Hughes tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Bjornsson lands a body punch.
Bjornsson slows down the pace here.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
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 Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.
Hughes moves forwards but Bjornsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Bjornsson pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Bjornsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Hughes lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
A short right from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjornsson.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hughes.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Bjornsson is working Hughes over against the cage.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Bjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Bjornsson is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Litill Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Jab by Bjornsson.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
Bjornsson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Bjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Bjornsson.
Hughes connects with a body shot that sends Bjornsson's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes works Bjornsson's body with a nice hook.
Bjornsson wants to clinch but Hughes slips to the side
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
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 Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson working aggressively here.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson stalls.
Litill Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Hughes.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hughes.
Hughes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjornsson.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bjornsson lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Bjornsson thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornsson with a hook.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
Hughes slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bjornsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Bjornsson catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
Hughes throws a combination. Bjornsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Litill Bjornsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Bjornsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjornsson pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Bjornsson - that landed with a thud.
Bjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornsson's elbow.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornsson's elbow.
Bjornsson lands a shot to the body.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bjornsson fails to land.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson blocks a body shot from Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornsson controls the action.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjornsson.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Bjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjornsson moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
As Bjornsson backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Bjornsson manages to avoid it all.
Hughes throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litill Bjornsson had his way with Seymour Hughes in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bjornsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bjornsson wants to clinch
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bjornsson catches Hughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Bjornsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson scores with a body shot.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Bjornsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Seymour Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Hughes walks into a left hand.
Bjornsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
A shot to the body from Bjornsson misses
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bjornsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Bjornsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Litill Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Bjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Litill Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjornsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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