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GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1058 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Johnny Pearson (ranked 132 p4p, 138 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chugman dives in and scores a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman content to stall in guard here.
Chugman trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman stops Pearson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Pearson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chugman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson forces Chugman back against the cage and clinches.
Chugman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Chugman into the cage.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chugman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chugman misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman breaks the clinch.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Chugman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chugman scores with a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chugman is controlling him.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pearson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chugman 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.
Chugman lands a couple of digs.
Chugman 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.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Pearson can't keep his opponent in guard - Chugman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pearson tries to kick Chugman off but Chugman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chugman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Pearson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman prevents Pearson from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chugman slips under a jab.
Pearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Pearson fights it but they end up in guard.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Chugman won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman prevents Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chugman is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman gets control of Pearson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chugman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pearson gets to his feet - Chugman follows without any prompting.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chugman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chugman swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Chugman's head back.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson stuffs the takedown.
Pearson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Chugman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chugman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pearson pinned against the cage. Pearson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chugman sets himself, and Pearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Chugman avoids it this time.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson scores with a hook.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson wants to stand but Chugman is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Chugman forces his way into half guard.
Chugman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman lands strikes from half guard.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chugman is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pearson is trying to stand up here but Chugman is controlling him well.
Pearson pushes Chugman off, looking to escape but Chugman dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Pearson is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaus Chugman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaus Chugman waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 844 p4p, 850 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 113 p4p, 114 weight class). Chen Lo comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Chen Lo swings for the body but McStafferson moves out of range.
Chen Lo throws a right and a left that McStafferson avoids nicely.
McStafferson tries for a takedown but Chen Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick as McStafferson jumps back.
A lazy left from Chen Lo finds it's target.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen Lo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zimmer Babies in the buildup to the fight.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Chen Lo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chen Lo catches McStafferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Chen Lo 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.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen Lo slaps away a takedown attempt from McStafferson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStafferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McStafferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chen Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chen Lo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson is working an open guard so Chen Lo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen Lo swivels and escapes.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
McStafferson misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStafferson.
McStafferson darts in looking for a takedown but Chen Lo gets double underhooks and turns McStafferson into the cage.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but McStafferson is out of range.
McStafferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen Lo sprawls well initially but McStafferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chen Lo is trying to stand back up but McStafferson is controlling him
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chen Lo tries to kick McStafferson off but McStafferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen Lo swivels and escapes.
Chen Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStafferson.
Chen Lo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McStafferson darts in looking for a takedown but Chen Lo gets double underhooks and turns McStafferson into the cage.
Chen Lo wants to slow McStafferson down by chopping away at his legs.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Chen Lo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen Lo pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Chen Lo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen Lo pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
McStafferson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chen Lo defends well and McStafferson ends up having to push Chen Lo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And McStafferson tries to counter it with a takedown but Chen Lo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McStafferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen Lo sprawls well. He's pushed McStafferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chen Lo. No joy for McStafferson on that attempt.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt - Chen Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body. McStafferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McStafferson works Chen Lo's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Chen Lo. No joy for McStafferson on that attempt.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen Lo as he jumps to the side.
Chen Lo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McStafferson looks winded!
McStafferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chen Lo pushes McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McStafferson's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from McStafferson.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chen Lo is trying to defend but McStafferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McStafferson is trying to control. Chen Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McStafferson is keen to just control but Chen Lo is a slippery customer.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Chen Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chen Lo is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but Chen Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McStafferson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that round.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McStafferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chen Lo punishes McStafferson's body with a nice straight punch.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McStafferson fails to land the takedown.
McStafferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from McStafferson.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.
Chen Lo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo stuffs the takedown.
Chen Lo misses with a two punch combination.
McStafferson throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaz McStafferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by McStafferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chen Lo, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McStafferson moves away.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but McStafferson checks it.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt - Chen Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for McStafferson with that takedown attempt.
Chen Lo attempts a counter takedown but McStafferson avoids it well and moves away.
Chen Lo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
McStafferson dodges the punch combination from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McStafferson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson shoots in and drives through. Chen Lo sprawls well.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McStafferson.
McStafferson is breathing heavily.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.
McStafferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chen Lo can pounce on him.
McStafferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo looks to land a combination but McStafferson avoids it well.
Chen Lo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.
Crunch! Chen Lo slams his shin into McStafferson's torso.
McStafferson shoots in and bounces Chen Lo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chen Lo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McStafferson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo lands an uppercut.
McStafferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chen Lo uses from the top position.
McStafferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McStafferson is looking to advance position but Chen Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McStafferson is working to get back to half guard.
McStafferson is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo get's back to his feet.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
McStafferson feints and as Chen Lo raises his hands in defense, McStafferson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen Lo is retaining full guard.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Chen Lo keeps moving.
McStafferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chen Lo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McStafferson has Chen Lo in his guard.
McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chen Lo is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen Lo as he avoids it easily.
Chen Lo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chen Lo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStafferson.
Chen Lo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen Lo cracks McStafferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chen Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McStafferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Chen Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces McStafferson off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McStafferson's head.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStafferson. That did some damage!
Chen Lo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McStafferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo avoids it really well and circles away.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Chen Lo throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Chen Lo.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands an overhand right.
Chen Lo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen Lo swings away with a body shot that misses
so McStafferson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chen Lo pushes McStafferson off and scrambles back to his feet.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen Lo as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McStafferson closes the distance and clinches up with Chen Lo, looking for a takedown. McStafferson pushes Chen Lo against the cage but Chen Lo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chen Lo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Chen Lo lands a body shot.
Chen Lo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McStafferson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen Lo is able to avoid easily.
Timiko Chen Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo with a jab.
McStafferson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chen Lo circles away.
McStafferson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen Lo swings for the body but McStafferson moves out of range.
McStafferson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body. McStafferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen Lo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.
Chen Lo tests McStafferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen Lo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen Lo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McStafferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McStafferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen Lo sprawls well. He's pushed McStafferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStafferson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson misses with a hook.
Chen Lo cracks McStafferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chen Lo.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStafferson walks into a stiff left hand from Chen Lo.
Timiko Chen Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
McStafferson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Chen Lo finds it's target.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Chen Lo tenderised McStafferson's leg. McStafferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McStafferson manages to avoid it.
A low kick from McStafferson misses
and Chen Lo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McStafferson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chen Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
McStafferson is looking to advance position but Chen Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timiko Chen Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chen Lo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
A less than humble Timiko Chen Lo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 1141 p4p, 664 weight class) and Blitz Krieg (ranked 23 p4p, 23 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krieg drops Tua with a beautiful combination! Tua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krieg is looking for the KO!
 Tua is rocked!
 It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Krieg lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Tua out cold! Tua is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blitz Krieg!
In his post fight interview, Blitz Krieg 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 179 p4p, 438 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 27 p4p, 59 weight class). Daghammar comes to the cage accompanied by Just like that - Dregen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris!
Daghammar is trying to ground and pound but Norris uses the momentary lack of control by Daghammar to regain half guard.
Daghammar is controlling the pace.
Daghammar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daghammar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daghammar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Daghammar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris pushes Daghammar off looking to stand but Daghammar dives back in and keeps control.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daghammar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Daghammar is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daghammar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar thumps Norris with a low kick.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris works over Daghammar's head and body with a nice combination.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Daghammar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daghammar is looking to score with low kicks.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Daghammar coming out on top.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Norris misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norris quickly recovers to half guard.
Daghammar 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. Daghammar connects with a nice short shot to Norris's temple.
Daghammar throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
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 Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Daghammar is predictable there
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Daghammar checks the leg kick.
Norris feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters by clinching up.
Norris blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Daghammar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Daghammar and move into the clinch position.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
A leg kick checked by Norris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Norris throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Norris swinging wildly here.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Norris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Norris's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Daghammar is wise to it.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Daghammar settles back down.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Norris misses
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris connects with a looping right hand.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Daghammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norris.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Norris lands.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Daghammar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Daghammar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Daghammar persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Norris slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
A cross from Norris lands.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a nice looking body shot.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
A short left from Norris.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daghammar throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daghammar.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Daghammar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Daghammar avoids it this time.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Norris.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris scores with a jab.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Daghammar shrugs it off.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
Mason Norris tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Dag Daghammar was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 281 p4p, 176 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 41 p4p, 23 weight class). Lincoln Storm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friman doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Friman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Friman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Friman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Friman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm has Friman pressed against the cage, preventing Friman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Friman blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Friman leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm tries to work over Friman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Storm working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friman presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Friman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Friman swinging wildly here.
Storm tries to counter with a clinch but Friman shakes him off and moves away.
Friman closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side 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!
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Friman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friman is standing up over Storm. Storm looks to escape but Friman dives into side control.
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.
Friman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Storm isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws an elbow but Storm slips to the side and avoids it well.
Friman wants to control for a moment but Storm uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Friman wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friman wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Friman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Friman is trying to control the action in half guard but Storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Friman.
Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Friman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Friman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman 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.
Friman trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Friman is working Storm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Friman scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm pushes Friman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friman throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm lands with a hook. Friman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Friman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Storm misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Friman moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Friman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
Friman swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
Friman throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Friman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Friman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm misses with a left hand
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Friman.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friman slips under a jab from Storm.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Friman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman connects with a couple of short punches.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman is really struggling to control Storm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman seems keen to control Storm's posture.
Storm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard.
Friman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Friman chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friman looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman is trying to maintain a safe position but Storm gets an underhook and turns Friman into the cage.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Friman is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Friman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Friman feinted with a counter takedown.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Friman under the eye.
Friman dives in for a single leg takedown but Storm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Storm misses.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a series of punches but Friman avoids them all with ease.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Friman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Storm blocks a jab.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Friman throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Friman.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Friman saw that one coming.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friman's hands.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm punishes Friman's body with a nice straight punch.
Friman throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm throws out a powerful jab.
Friman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Storm has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
Storm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm managing to control the position.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friman trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Friman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
An out of breath Lincoln Storm 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 230 p4p, 166 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 30 p4p, 19 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner . That did some damage!
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raharuhi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banner half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banner misses the body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Banner throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Banner throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Nice shot lands for Banner .
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Banner thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Banner .
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Banner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Banner didn't see that one coming.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to slow Banner down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raharuhi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner . Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
Banner throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with a hook.
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 Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Banner .
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a left and a right that stings Banner .
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Raharuhi 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.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Banner .
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Banner 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Raharuhi keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raharuhi smiles and moves away.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRaharuhi.
Raharuhi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi tries to work over Banner 's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Banner jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a hook.
Raharuhi cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner 's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a looping right.
A jab from Banner misses.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Banner with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner keeps Raharuhi at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
A jab from Banner misses.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Raharuhi misses with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Banner .
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Banner lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
As Raharuhi looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Raharuhi just gets out of the way.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banner moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Banner .
Banner scores with a jab.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to land body kicks.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi motions for Banner to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
It appears Banner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Banner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Banner 's head back.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with a hook.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Banner 's body.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Banner .
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
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 Lamont Banner .
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 111 p4p, 208 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 12 p4p, 27 weight class). Bobblehead comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Ricard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vibe Killer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobblehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobblehead lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricard blocks the leg kick.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobblehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Ricard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricard throws a hook but Bobblehead blocks it.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobblehead throws out the jab.
Bobblehead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobblehead dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricard. That did some damage!
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bobblehead enables Ricard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bobblehead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Ricard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobblehead working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ricard has passed into half guard!
Ricard seems to be looking for submissions.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobblehead keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ricard in particular looking to stall.
Bobblehead tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.
Ricard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bobblehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricard pulls his head out easily.
Bobblehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bobblehead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bobblehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard.
Bobblehead is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bobblehead is working hard here to advance position.
Bobblehead is looking to get back to full guard here but Ricard has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bobblehead is looking for a sweep.
Bobblehead manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ricard's best efforts.
Ricard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bobblehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricard controlling his opponent.
Bobblehead tries to reverse the position but Ricard maintains control.
Ricard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ricard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bobblehead turns into him and now he's in Ricard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is looking for a triangle but Bobblehead pushes his legs off easily.
Bobblehead preventing the sweep.
Ricard is looking for a triangle here but Bobblehead uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ricard is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobblehead works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ricard is looking to regain half guard here but Bobblehead keeps moving and retains side control.
Ricard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ricard is looking for a sweep.
Bobblehead trying to control the position but Ricard is working away.
Ricard tries to bench press Bobblehead off him but Bobblehead keeps the position.
Bobblehead lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ricard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bobblehead tries to get to full guard but Ricard has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard content to control rather than advance.
Bobblehead is looking for a sweep. Ricard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Bobby Bobblehead 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.
Bobblehead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricard momentarily.
Bobblehead misses with a head kick.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobblehead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobblehead. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobblehead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricard cracks Bobblehead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bobblehead lands a really nice looking cross but Ricard seems unphased.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ricard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot that snaps Ricard's head back.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricard can do to turn this around?
Bobblehead tries to sprawl but Ricard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobblehead does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bobblehead trying to control but Ricard postures up.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobblehead keeps working.
Bobblehead wants to control but Ricard is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bobblehead could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ricard has cracked it and Bobblehead is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ricard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 98 p4p, 194 weight class) and Mitch Miletich (ranked 15 p4p, 32 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by Nation Arabic Orchestra. Afeef Isa Baba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mitch Miletich's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Miletich!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miletich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baba connects with a body shot.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baba blocks a jab.
Baba scores with a jab.
 It looks like Mitch Miletich has been cut.
Miletich avoids a kick to the body.
Baba pushes Miletich away with a front kick.
Miletich tries for a takedown but Baba circles away easily
and Baba counters with a leg kick.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Miletich misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Miletich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Miletich blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Baba blocks the leg kick.
Miletich tries for a takedown but Baba circles away easily
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miletich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baba wants to control but Miletich is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miletich lands a nice short elbow.
Baba is holding on to half guard well.
Miletich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baba moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich trying to control but Baba is working from the bottom.
Miletich wants to pass the guard but Baba is keeping the position.
Miletich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miletich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miletich postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miletich lands a nice shot that snaps Baba's head back.
Miletich moves out of range as Baba throws a body kick.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Afeef Isa Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miletich if he has to take too many more of those.
Miletich slips a jab and a cross from Baba.
Baba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baba lands with a hook. Miletich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a head kick but Miletich moves out of range.
Miletich avoids the body shot from Baba.
Miletich misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Baba.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miletich.
Miletich staying out of range there.
Baba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miletich counters with a straight right hand.
Miletich tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba tries to score with a low kick but Miletich moves his leg out of the way.
Baba throws a push kick but Miletich slaps the foot to one side.
Miletich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Miletich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baba walks into a jab.
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
Miletich tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miletich lands a body shot.
Miletich throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Baba misses its target.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miletich.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown but Baba shows good takedown defense.
Miletich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baba's half guard.
Miletich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miletich is looking to advance position but Baba won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baba trying to control but Miletich postures up.
Miletich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baba is looking to control Miletich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baba avoid being mounted?
Miletich wants to take a breather but Baba is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba misses with an uppercut. Miletich saw that one coming.
Baba tries to land a front kick but Miletich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miletich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baba throws the left hand but Miletich avoids the punch easily.
Baba throws a body kick that misses.
Miletich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baba thuds his shin into the meat of Miletich's side.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Miletich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miletich thinking.
Miletich avoids the body shot from Baba.
A little jabbing left from Miletich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miletich throws a leg kick that misses.
Miletich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miletich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baba.
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
Miletich throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miletich throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miletich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miletich avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miletich throws a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Baba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Miletich.
A nice leg kick from Baba, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich throws a body kick that misses.
Baba moves out of range as Miletich strikes.
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Afeef Isa Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Miletich misses with a body punch
and Miletich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miletich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baba with a body shot.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Miletich throws a leg kick but Baba checks it.
Miletich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baba 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.
Baba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miletich tries to land a front kick but Baba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baba checks the leg kick.
Miletich lands a head kick. Baba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick lands for Miletich.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baba lands a right hook to the body.
Baba lands a front kick.
Miletich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baba.
Miletich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Baba finds it's way through Miletich's defenses.
Miletich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miletich throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miletich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba cracks Miletich with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miletich flicks out a counter leg kick but Baba steps away.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Baba lands a left and a right that send Miletich crashing to the mat, dazed. Baba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Miletich is rocked!
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miletich is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
Baba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miletich. That did some damage!
Baba drops Miletich with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Miletich! Baba dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
A victorious Afeef Isa Baba 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Horse (ranked 52 p4p, 75 weight class) and Thierry Paulin (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). Roar Horse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horse counters with a low kick, right behind Paulin 's knee.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paulin misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Horse's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horse throws the kick towards the body but Paulin avoids it.
A head kick misses from Paulin.
Paulin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Horse misses its target.
Paulin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horse drops Paulin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paulin looks back up at him and smiles so Horse waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Paulin! Horse dives in looking to finish! Paulin 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roar Horse!
Roar Horse 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joy Rones (ranked 7 p4p, 26 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Rones comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Latka Gravas enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joy Rones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gravas counters with a leg kick.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Good work by Gravas as he checks the leg kick.
Rones misses the body punch
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones throws a right hand that misses
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
Rones misses with a right hand
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rones throws a poor cross that misses
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gravas counters with an outside leg kick.
Rones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
Rones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rones misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones punishes Gravas 's body with a nice straight punch.
Gravas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gravas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rones digs a good hook to Gravas 's body.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters by moving into the clinch.
Gravas has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Gravas pulls guard successfully.
Gravas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rones defends well.
Rones tries to stand but Gravas is controlling from the bottom.
Gravas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rones uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is trying to control Rones's posture but Rones avoids it.
Gravas tries to improve position but can't.
Rones stands up and beckons Gravas to his feet.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Rones.
Gravas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas walks into a left hand.
Rones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravas throws out a counter right but Rones avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Rones misses the target.
A low kick from Rones is predictable there
and Gravas counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones misses with a hook to the body
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gravas slips a straight right by Rones.
Gravas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rones.
Rones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Rones cracks a nice hook into Gravas 's ribs.
Gravas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rones lands with an overhand left.
Rones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gravas tries to move into range but Rones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gravas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rones swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a leg kick.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rones lands a jab.
Crunch! Gravas slams his shin into Rones's torso.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a low kick, right behind Rones 's knee.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Rones looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
Rones sets himself, and Gravas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rones avoids it this time.
Rones throws a shot to the body.
Rones looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas wants to counter the offense by Rones and move into the clinch position.
Gravas defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas throws out a counter right but Rones avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas 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.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gravas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rones misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gravas to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Gravas counters with a nice leg kick.
Rones misses with a leg kick
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rones.
Gravas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Gravas counters with an outside leg kick.
Rones catches Gravas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Rones jabs Gravas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rones misses with a body shot.
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gravas . That did some damage!
Gravas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rones throws a leg kick
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rones throws a sloppy body shot
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rones lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gravas throws a shot from downtown. Rones moves away and avoids it.
Rones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones thumps Gravas with a low kick.
Rones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rones takes a swing at Gravas 's ribcage but misses.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rones misses with an uppercut
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
Gravas throws a front kick that sends Rones stumbling back into the cage.
Rones misses with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a nice leg kick.
Rones is looking to chop away at Gravas 's legs.
Gravas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rones throws a leg kick
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rones lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravas connects with a right hand. Rones shakes it off.
Gravas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Rones.
Gravas wants to counter the offense by Rones and move into the clinch position.
Rones looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
Gravas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rones throws a looping overhand right but Gravas ducks down to avoid it.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a low kick, right behind Rones 's knee.
Rones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
Rones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravas 's sensitive parts.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Rones misses
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Rones scores with a nice strike.
Rones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gravas .
Rones lands with a light punch inside.
Rones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rones breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones misses the body punch
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
Rones tries a low kick but Gravas avoids it.
Rones misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with an outside leg kick.
Rones misses the jab.
Rones throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gravas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rones throws a leg kick
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gravas staying out of range there.
Rones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
Gravas tries to counter with a clinch but Rones shakes him off and moves away.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Rones throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravas connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Gravas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones thows a leg kick but Gravas checks it
and Gravas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gravas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gravas breaks the clinch.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gravas counters with a low kick, right behind Rones 's knee.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones misses with a leg kick.
Gravas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas slips a jab from Rones.
Rones misses with a hook
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Rones is predictable there
and Gravas counters with an inside leg kick.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check.
Rones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gravas in his tracks.
Rones misses with a body shot
and Gravas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rones throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Rones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gravas on the side of the head.
Rones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gravas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rones scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rones misses
and Gravas counters with a good, hard body kick but Rones shrugs it off.
Rones swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a nice leg kick.
Gravas throws out a loose jab but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rones misses with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check.
Rones lands a really nice looking cross but Gravas seems unphased.
Rones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gravas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gravas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rones misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rones ducks right into an uppercut from Gravas .
Rones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Gravas .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rones looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
Gravas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rones blocks it well.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
A jab from Rones misses.
Rones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rones misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones thows a leg kick but Gravas checks it
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones sets himself, and Gravas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rones avoids it this time.
Rones cracks Gravas with an open hand slap.
Gravas slips a jab from Rones.
Rones sets himself, and Gravas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rones avoids it this time.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rones misses with a leg kick
and Gravas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gravas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gravas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravas 's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rones misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones lands with a straight right. Gravas didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
Gravas connects with a leg kick.
Rones with a nice cross.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Rones misses the body punch
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Rones throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Gravas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gravas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gravas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gravas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rones is aware though and is defending well.
Gravas controls Rones momentarily but Rones frees himself.
Rones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gravas is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gravas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rones wants to stand but Gravas is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rones is looking to stand up but Gravas won't let him.
Gravas trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rones misses with an uppercut
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Gravas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rones misses with a body kick.
Rones cracks Gravas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rones throws a leg kick
and Gravas counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones wants to land a leg kick but Gravas is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gravas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones misses with a right hand
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rones misses with a body punch
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rones misses the shot to the body.
Gravas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rones throws a sloppy body shot
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Rones is predictable there
and Gravas counters with a nice leg kick.
Rones misses with a leg kick
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas checks a leg kick.
Rones throws a leg kick but Gravas moved away.
Rones looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravas ! But no joy.
Gravas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rones misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a leg kick.
Gravas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
Gravas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Rones throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Gravas tries to counter with a clinch but Rones shakes him off and moves away.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Gravas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones looks to land a body kick but Gravas moved away.
Gravas tries a quick counter leg kick but Rones is wise to it.
Gravas defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas feints a counter leg kick.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a nice body kick.
Rones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rones misses with a hook to the body
and Gravas counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones misses with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
A big left from Rones misses.
Rones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gravas counters with a good, hard body kick but Rones shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravas delivers a nice body kick.
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a nice uppercut.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a right hand to the body.
Rones misses with a straight left.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones throws a chopping leg kick but Gravas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rones misses with a left hand
and Gravas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas .
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Gravas scores with a nice strike.
Rones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rones misses with a body punch
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a leg kick
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones misses with an uppercut
and Gravas counters by moving into the clinch.
Rones misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravas .
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gravas jumps guard.
Gravas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gravas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gravas is tightening it up a little... Rones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gravas !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Latka Gravas !
After winning the bout, Latka Gravas 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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