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SAFO 56 Mendoza v Anderson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Sklar (ranked 3215 p4p, 306 weight class) and Ricky Ramathorn (ranked 5259 p4p, 411 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Sklar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklar shoots and misses
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklar tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramathorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramathorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sklar misses with a body punch
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklar is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sklar. Ramathorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramathorn unleashes a big counter combination but Sklar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Sklar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sklar misses with a hook to the body
and Ramathorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Sklar misses with a double jab
and Ramathorn counters with a right hand from hell and Sklar is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harnett Mckleskin (ranked 3588 p4p, 446 weight class) and Toby TShwiz (ranked 4158 p4p, 484 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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206 lbs
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218 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harnett Mckleskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toby TShwiz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TShwiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mckleskin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TShwiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Mckleskin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
TShwiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
TShwiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Mckleskin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TShwiz.
Mckleskin looks to throw a body kick
and TShwiz moves into the clinch.
Mckleskin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
TShwiz breaks from the clinch.
TShwiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckleskin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TShwiz as he avoids it easily.
TShwiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mckleskin breaks the clinch.
Mckleskin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mckleskin rushes TShwiz and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckleskin is trying to break the clinch but TShwiz has him pressed against the cage.
TShwiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TShwiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mckleskin throws a big counter combination but TShwiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
TShwiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mckleskins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mckleskin misses with a series of wild punches.
TShwiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Harnett Mckleskin has been cut.
Mckleskin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TShwiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mckleskin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckleskin working for a triangle but TShwiz defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TShwiz wanted to stand there but Mckleskin had control of the position.
TShwiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mckleskin is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckleskin is trying to control the position but TShwiz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz trying to control but Mckleskin is working from the bottom.
TShwiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
TShwiz gets to his feet. Mckleskin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
TShwiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mckleskin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mckleskin is looking for a triangle but TShwiz pushes his legs off easily.
TShwiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckleskin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TShwiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckleskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TShwiz wants to get up but he can't break Mckleskin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been informed that TShwiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckleskin is pulling down on TShwiz's head. It's preventing any offense from TShwiz, at least for the moment.
TShwiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mckleskin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mckleskin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TShwiz wants to get up but he can't break Mckleskin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mckleskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mckleskin, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby TShwiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harnett Mckleskin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
TShwiz scores with a body shot.
Mckleskin tries to clinch there but TShwiz circles away.
Mckleskin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TShwiz.
TShwiz scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for TShwiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mckleskin tries to close the distance and clinch up but TShwiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mckleskin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harnett Mckleskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckleskin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TShwiz sprawls well. TShwiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mckleskin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckleskin shoots in looking for a takedown. TShwiz tries to sprawl out of it but Mckleskin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TShwiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toby TShwiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TShwiz clinches up with Mckleskin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mckleskin being controlled against the cage.
TShwiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mckleskin avoiding damage as TShwiz throws knees to the body.
TShwiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckleskin tries to clinch but TShwiz moves out of range.
TShwiz moves in looking to clinch but Mckleskin pushes him off.
Mckleskin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TShwiz but TShwiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harnett Mckleskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Toby TShwiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mckleskin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TShwiz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
TShwiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Mckleskin manages to get to full guard.
Mckleskin looking to hit a scissor sweep but TShwiz is one step ahead there.
Mckleskin looking to control.
TShwiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TShwiz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mckleskin has locked up a guillotine! Mckleskin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? TShwiz is holding on here and Mckleskin must be using up a lot of energy. TShwiz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mckleskin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harnett Mckleskin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julius Johnson (ranked 2479 p4p, 139 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 3386 p4p, 184 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is rocked!
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River not doing much here.
River is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernhard River!
After winning the bout, Bernhard River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Bundy (ranked 2166 p4p, 234 weight class) and Sergey Makarov (ranked 2542 p4p, 267 weight class). Solomon Bundy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy defending well as Makarov loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bundy misses with a kick to the body
and Makarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bundy throws a body kick that misses.
Makarov drives through with a takedown into Bundy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makarov landing with the ground and pound.
Bundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Makarov lands a couple of digs.
Makarov is working Bundy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bundy striking off his back but it's not causing Makarov any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundy is on top in guard.
Bundy advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarov.
Makarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov landing with the ground and pound.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Bundy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bundy tries to get out of the position.
Makarov prevents Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Bundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Makarov has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bundy manages to get himself to full guard.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Makarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bundy is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makarov trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Makarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bundy has his foot on Makarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Makarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makarov working some strikes from top position.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Bundy.
Makarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Makarov stands and throws Bundy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Makarov taking a breather here.
Makarov trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Makarov lands a nice forearm strike.
Bundy is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bundy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Makarov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Makarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Gordo (ranked 2534 p4p, 279 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 1470 p4p, 174 weight class). Eddy Gordo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Gordo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordo misses with a head kick.
Pawlik scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pawlik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordo.
Pawlik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pawlik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordo keeps working.
Pawlik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pawlik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gordo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pawlik but great work by Gordo.
Pawlik sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gordo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pawlik is looking for a triangle but Gordo pushes his legs off easily.
Pawlik working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is pulling down on Gordo's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordo, at least for the moment.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik is still trying to improve position.
Gordo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordo content to stall in guard here.
Pawlik working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looking for a triangle here. Gordo is fighting it but it looks tight! Pawlik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gordo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Eddy Gordo spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Come @ Me Bro (ranked 2112 p4p, 278 weight class) and Michael Cruz (ranked 1542 p4p, 217 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Come @ Me Bro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Bro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz wants to clinch
and Bro counters with a crisp one two that drops Cruz! Bro thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cruz to his feet! Cruz is in big trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro stuffs the takedown.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bro misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bro finish him?
Cruz is rocked!
and Bro counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cruz! He's just covering up as Bro starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Come @ Me Bro!
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niek Mulder (ranked 2133 p4p, 281 weight class) and Chanthaphone Southanouvong (ranked 1035 p4p, 154 weight class). Mulder comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself. The crowd seem to be enjoying Southanouvong's choice of entrance music: Homegirl. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niek Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Southanouvong sprawls well. Southanouvong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Southanouvong misses with a hook
and Mulder counters with a single leg into guard. Southanouvong didn't expect that.
Southanouvong kicks Mulder off and gets to his feet.
Mulder throws a lazy right hand but Southanouvong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southanouvong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mulder shoots in and drives through. Southanouvong sprawls well.
Mulder looking to score a takedown here. Southanouvong is defending well but Mulder drives through and ends up in Southanouvong's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulder postures up in Southanouvong's guard and throws a big left but Southanouvong blocks it.
Mulder looking to pass the guard.
Mulder prevents Southanouvong from getting back to his feet.
Southanouvong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mulder cracks Southanouvong with a solid left hand.
Mulder 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder prevents Southanouvong from getting back to his feet.
Mulder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mulder is looking to work some ground and pound but Southanouvong has wrist control.
Mulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Southanouvong pushes Mulder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mulder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Southanouvong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Southanouvong has his feet on Mulder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Southanouvong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mulder counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southanouvong!
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!
Southanouvong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mulder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mulder throws a strike aimed at the side of Southanouvong's head but Southanouvong avoids it well.
Southanouvong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mulder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Southanouvong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mulder won't let Southanouvong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mulder is landing with some decent strikes but Southanouvong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder won't let Southanouvong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mulder lands a nice shot to the head.
Mulder thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mulder looking to control but Southanouvong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mulder landing strikes from the mount and Southanouvong is in trouble!
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Southanouvong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mulder cracks Southanouvong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Southanouvong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mulder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Southanouvong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mulder with good strikes from the mount here!
Southanouvong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Southanouvong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Southanouvong is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?
Mulder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulder postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Southanouvong in real trouble here! The ref calls for Southanouvong to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
An out of breath Niek Mulder 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 2053 p4p, 224 weight class) and Peter Petrov (ranked 941 p4p, 117 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Alberto Del Rio theme song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to stand.
Burns tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Burns has his feet on Petrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Burns misses with a double jab
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov stops Burns from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Burns controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Burns is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Petrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burns throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Burns.
Petrov with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alec Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrov.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Petrov is now in Burns's guard.
Petrov won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Burns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Petrov controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Burns is defending well. Petrov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Burns has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Petrov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
A very excited looking Peter Petrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 522 p4p, 29 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 965 p4p, 58 weight class). Farrokhzad comes to the cage accompanied by Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch. Little Kitty Sripituksakul has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bardia Farrokhzad's chin.
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul misses with a looping left.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sripituksakul has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad dodges the punch combination from Sripituksakul.
Farrokhzad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.
Farrokhzad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farrokhzad being controlled here, momentarily.
Farrokhzad lands some strikes from the bottom.
Farrokhzad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sripituksakul works over Farrokhzad with some ground and pound from guard.
Farrokhzad doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farrokhzad doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sripituksakul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Farrokhzad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrokhzad trying to strike off his back.
Sripituksakul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farrokhzad wants to sweep here but Sripituksakul controlling him for the moment.
Sripituksakul pushes down on Farrokhzad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farrokhzad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sripituksakul is taking a breather. Farrokhzad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farrokhzad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad missing with punches from the bottom.
Sripituksakul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sripituksakul might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sripituksakul prevents Farrokhzad from improving his position.
Sripituksakul is nestled in close to Farrokhzad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sripituksakul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sripituksakul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farrokhzad tries to roll over but Sripituksakul keeps him under control.
Sripituksakul slows the pace down in half guard.
Sripituksakul is working for a submission of some sort.
Sripituksakul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul winds up and cracks Farrokhzad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farrokhzad punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sripituksakul seems content to control.
Sripituksakul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Farrokhzad is having none of it.
Farrokhzad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Farrokhzad missing with punches from the bottom.
Sripituksakul controlling the action here.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Farrokhzad is having none of it.
Farrokhzad missing with punches from the bottom.
Farrokhzad tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farrokhzad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sripituksakul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sripituksakul working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sripituksakul in particular looking to stall.
Farrokhzad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farrokhzad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sripituksakul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farrokhzad tries to strike from the bottom.
Sripituksakul takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farrokhzad is striking off his back. Sripituksakul thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Farrokhzad missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Farrokhzad lands a nice hook to Sripituksakul's body. Sripituksakul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sripituksakul throws a looping overhand right but Farrokhzad ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul throws a good cross that connects.
Farrokhzad lands with an overhand left.
Farrokhzad lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild combination.
Sripituksakul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Farrokhzad has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sripituksakul can't find room to land a body shot as Farrokhzad controls the action.
Sripituksakul lands a left hand.
Sripituksakul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad tries a body shot but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Farrokhzad throws a head punch that misses.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Sripituksakul avoids the damage to the body.
Sripituksakul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sripituksakul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad is trying to break the clinch but Sripituksakul has him pressed against the cage.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Sripituksakul.
Farrokhzad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripituksakuls head.
Sripituksakul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sripituksakul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sripituksakul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sripituksakul! But no joy.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot to the body.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul unleashes a big counter combination but Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Farrokhzad takes one to the chin there.
Sripituksakul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farrokhzad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild combination.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Sripituksakul takes a swing at Farrokhzad's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Farrokhzad blocks it.
Sripituksakul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sripituksakul looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrokhzad is just out of range.
Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhzad.
Sripituksakul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Farrokhzad to the ground. Sripituksakul is now in Farrokhzad's guard.
Farrokhzad wants to sweep but no luck.
Sripituksakul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farrokhzad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sripituksakul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sripituksakul is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Farrokhzad trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sripituksakul slips nicely into half guard.
Farrokhzad tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
Sripituksakul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Farrokhzad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farrokhzad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sripituksakul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farrokhzad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farrokhzad is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farrokhzad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sripituksakul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Farrokhzad is defending it quite comfortably.
Sripituksakul blocks the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Sripituksakul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farrokhzad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sripituksakul winds up and cracks Farrokhzad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farrokhzad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sripituksakul cracks Farrokhzad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a series of punches.
Farrokhzad misses with a looping right.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Farrokhzad misses the target.
Farrokhzad rushes Sripituksakul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad misses with some punches.
Farrokhzad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Sripituksakul misses its intended target.
Farrokhzad slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a right hand that misses
and Farrokhzad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sripituksakul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farrokhzad.
Sripituksakul loads up on a big right hand but Farrokhzad slips the punch.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad cracks Sripituksakul with an open hand slap.
Bardia Farrokhzad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul swinging wildly here.
Farrokhzad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Farrokhzad lands.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Farrokhzad is out of range.
Sripituksakul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Farrokhzad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sripituksakul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head.
Sripituksakul throws a lazy right hand but Farrokhzad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sripituksakul stuns Farrokhzad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Farrokhzad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Farrokhzad throwing a counter right hand but Sripituksakul manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sripituksakul.
Farrokhzad swings widly with a right hand
and Farrokhzad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Farrokhzad misses the target.
Farrokhzad misses with a right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a stiff right hand.
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch but Sripituksakul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sripituksakul lands an overhand right.
Farrokhzad misses the jab.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Farrokhzad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sripituksakul moves away.
Sripituksakul defending well as Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand.
Sripituksakul thuds a left hand into Farrokhzad's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sripituksakul lands in his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farrokhzad throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sripituksakul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sripituksakul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sripituksakul connects with a couple of short punches.
Farrokhzad can't keep his opponent in guard - Sripituksakul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sripituksakul drops an elbow to the side of Farrokhzad's head.
Nice strikes from Sripituksakul there.
Farrokhzad landing a few short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad is looking to improve his position.
Sripituksakul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farrokhzad is rocked!
Farrokhzad wants to get back to full guard.
Oh Farrokhzad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sripituksakul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sripituksakul prevents Farrokhzad from improving his position.
Sripituksakul working Farrokhzad over with strikes.
Sripituksakul slows the pace down in half guard.
Farrokhzad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Farrokhzad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Farrokhzad gets back to full guard.
Sripituksakul forces his way into half guard.
Sripituksakul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sripituksakul lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sripituksakul connects with a nice short shot to Farrokhzad's temple.
Farrokhzad missing with punches from the bottom.
Farrokhzad tries to roll over but Sripituksakul keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Farrokhzad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sripituksakul lands a body shot.
Sripituksakul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farrokhzad momentarily.
Sripituksakul looks to land a right hand but Farrokhzad moved out of range.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Sripituksakul connects with a looping right hand.
Sripituksakul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul scores with a shot to the body.
Sripituksakul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that drops Farrokhzad like a sack of potatoes! Sripituksakul dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is the new bantamweight champion!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mendoza (ranked 314 p4p, 37 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 649 p4p, 82 weight class). Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One more night. 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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160 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Mendoza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Mendoza with an uppercut!
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendoza misses the target.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mendoza scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mendoza blocks it well.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Mendoza throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Mendoza takes it in his stride.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Anderson.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Mendoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mendoza slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a looping left.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Mendoza pushes him away.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Mendoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mendoza scores with a nice strike.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Mendoza moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Mendoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendoza's head.
Anderson feints and then cracks Mendoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendoza down.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Mendoza down.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson slips a jab from Mendoza.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendoza to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza misses with a double jab.
Anderson takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Daniel Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Mendoza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendoza cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza jabs at Anderson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Mendoza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a low kick but Mendoza avoids it.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendoza if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza lands a two punch combo.
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!
Mendoza slips a straight right by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips a straight right by Mendoza.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniel Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson slips a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendoza jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza slips a jab from Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendoza doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson slips a jab from Mendoza.
Anderson thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Anderson throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Anderson lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson tries to move into range but Mendoza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
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 Daniel Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Mendoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Mendoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Anderson defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Mendoza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Mendoza throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a one two! Mendoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Mendoza jumps back.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson feints a jab promting Mendoza to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mendoza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendoza's knee momentarily.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Mendoza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Anderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ryan Anderson just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
The crowd cheers as Mendoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Mendoza lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch position.
Mendoza tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mendoza.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Anderson catches Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Mendoza's defenses.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendoza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Mendoza saw that one coming.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendoza misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendoza on the side of the head.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendoza's hands.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Mendoza backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Mendoza manages to avoid it all.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson slips a jab from Mendoza.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Mendoza moved away.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Mendoza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza connects with a body shot.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendoza as he connects with a hook.
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson catches Mendoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Anderson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniel Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Mendoza checks it.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Mendoza shrugs it off.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendoza misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mendoza throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mendoza does it's job there.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mendoza throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Anderson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Daniel Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza blocks a leg kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a double jab.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a left to the body.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson feints and then cracks Mendoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendoza down.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Mendoza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Daniel Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Mendoza.
Well Mendoza 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Mendoza!
Daniel Mendoza retains his featherweight title!
Daniel Mendoza was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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