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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Azizsbatereja (ranked 7060 p4p, 25109 weight class) and Darren Lloyd (ranked 631 p4p, 724 weight class). Abdul Azizsbatereja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren Lloyd's chin.

195 cm
27
202
1 - 4 - 0
183 cm
19
211
2 - 3 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Azizsbatereja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Azizsbatereja. Those never looked like landing.
Lloyd tries to counter by closing the distance.

Azizsbatereja drops Lloyd with a beautiful combination! Lloyd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Azizsbatereja is looking for the KO!
Lloyd is rocked!
It looks like Darren Lloyd has been cut.

Lloyd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Azizsbatereja has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lloyd is on him like a limpet, forcing Azizsbatereja back against the cage.
Lloyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Azizsbatereja finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Azizsbatereja as the two fighters clinch.

Azizsbatereja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Azizsbatereja clinches up with Lloyd and pushes him back against the cage.

Azizsbatereja breaks the clinch.

Azizsbatereja has closed the distance and engaged Lloyd in a clinch.
Azizsbatereja pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Lloyd! Azizsbatereja unloads with more strikes and Lloyd sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Azizsbatereja!
Darren Lloyd spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to my coaches and my brother Rahim, i'll do better next time. I need to go back to training for a good while.'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Petrov (ranked 5406 p4p, 7020 weight class) and Dan Norway (ranked 511 p4p, 585 weight class). This should be fireworks!

186 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0
174 cm
25
160
0 - 1 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Norway!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov with a poor takedown

and Norway moves into the clinch.
Norway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norway wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Norway is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Norway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norway has had enough of the clinch but Petrov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Norway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norway tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Norway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov is rocked!
Norway circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Petrov to the canvas! Petrov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Norway keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Norway!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 4560 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Augustin Beniamin Dionisie (ranked 549 p4p, 416 weight class). Augustin Beniamin Dionisie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

180 cm
18
178
2 - 0 - 0
186 cm
18
170
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Caveman clothing

MKFC
Altitude Clothing


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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustin Beniamin Dionisie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beniamin Dionisie throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beniamin Dionisie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beniamin Dionisie staying out of range there.
Hobbs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks a jab.
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a hook but Hobbs avoids it easily.
Hobbs throws a body punch but Beniamin Dionisie moves out of range.
Hobbs slips a jab from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beniamin Dionisie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Beniamin Dionisie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with an uppercut that bounces Hobbs off the cage and back into range.
Beniamin Dionisie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie throws out a counter right but Hobbs avoids it with no problem.
Hobbs dodges the punch combination from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beniamin Dionisie manages to circle out of the way.
Hobbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a hook but Hobbs avoids it easily.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a straight right hand.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beniamin Dionisie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs misses the body punch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beniamin Dionisie defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a body shot.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beniamin Dionisie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie circles away and keeps his distance.
Beniamin Dionisie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Hobbs is looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is avoiding it.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Beniamin Dionisie digs a good body shot into Hobbs's ribs.
A low kick lands for Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a nice hook to Beniamin Dionisie's body. Beniamin Dionisie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Beniamin Dionisie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hobbs moves into the clinch.
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beniamin Dionisie as Hobbs tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie has Hobbs pushed against the cage.
Hobbs lands a damaging elbow.
Beniamin Dionisie working hard to break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.
Hobbs has Beniamin Dionisie pushed against the cage.
Hobbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Hobbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie pushes Hobbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beniamin Dionisie stalling the fight.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs lands an elbow just above Beniamin Dionisie 's eye.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
Beniamin Dionisie lands an uppercut.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break the clinch but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Augustin Beniamin Dionisie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hobbs tries to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Beniamin Dionisie misses.
It looks like Augustin Beniamin Dionisie has been cut.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is having none of it.
Beniamin Dionisie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hobbs misses with a hook
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobbs wants to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie slips to the side
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a nice body shot.
Beniamin Dionisie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hobbs moves away.
Hobbs avoids the body shot from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Beniamin Dionisie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Beniamin Dionisie moves away and avoids it.
Hobbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beniamin Dionisie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie checks a leg kick.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beniamin Dionisie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a head shot.
Hobbs throws a jab when Beniamin Dionisie was well out of range.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a hook.
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Beniamin Dionisie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to counter by clinching up but Beniamin Dionisie breaks away and moves out of range.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Beniamin Dionisie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Hobbs has closed the distance and engaged Beniamin Dionisie in a clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beniamin Dionisie's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to force a seperation but Hobbs has the dominant position.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie working hard to break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie has had enough of the clinch but Hobbs keeps him there for the moment.
Luke Hobbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Beniamin Dionisie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a body punch.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hobbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Hobbs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie stalling.
Hobbs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie takes an elbow to the temple.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs trying to control the position but instead, Beniamin Dionisie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hobbs into the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it misses.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobbs tries to stall but Beniamin Dionisie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobbs stalling.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Hobbs lands an elbow inside that Beniamin Dionisie shrugs off.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs throws an elbow that misses.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with a left to the head.
Hobbs keeps control of Beniamin Dionisie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Augustin Beniamin Dionisie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augustin Beniamin Dionisie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hobbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beniamin Dionisie has time to react.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a nice shot that snaps Hobbs's head back.
Hobbs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beniamin Dionisie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobbs's head.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Beniamin Dionisie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Luke Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Beniamin Dionisie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Beniamin Dionisie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobbs slips a straight right by Beniamin Dionisie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs moves to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie breaks away
and Beniamin Dionisie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with a left to the head.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs lands an elbow that stopped Beniamin Dionisie in his tracks for a moment.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs stalling in the clinch but Beniamin Dionisie improves position.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Beniamin Dionisie presses Hobbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Beniamin Dionisie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
Beniamin Dionisie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hobbs lands an elbow that stopped Beniamin Dionisie in his tracks for a moment.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beniamin Dionisie avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beniamin Dionisie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs letting Beniamin Dionisie take a breather here.
Luke Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Beniamin Dionisie is struggling to control the position.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Hobbs letting Beniamin Dionisie take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beniamin Dionisie up against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie avoiding damage.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beniamin Dionisie 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustin Beniamin Dionisie!

Augustin Beniamin Dionisie made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Mazanov (ranked 2694 p4p, 4127 weight class) and Alexanderovski Volkan (ranked 335 p4p, 468 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

190 cm
20
220
2 - 1 - 0
190 cm
19
222
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Mazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexanderovski Volkan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkan slips under a jab.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Volkan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mazanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkan misses with a hook
and Mazanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkan misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov misses with a combination
and Volkan counters with a nice body shot.
Volkan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov connects with a body shot.
Volkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazanov checks it well.
Mazanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkan throws a body punch but Mazanov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazanov scores with the left hand. Volkan knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkan misses with a hook to the body
and Mazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkan.
Volkan tries to clinch up but Mazanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkan takes a swing at Mazanov's ribcage but misses.
Volkan swings for the body but Mazanov moves out of range.
Mazanov is looking to wear down Volkan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mazanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkan.
Mazanov misses with a hook. Volkan ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Mazanov does no damage.
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazanov misses its target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mazanov.
Mazanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkan looks to throw the jab but Mazanov is out of range.
Mazanov moves out of range as Volkan strikes.
Volkan slips under a jab from Mazanov.
Volkan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazanov to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Volkan's defenses.
Volkan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazanov throws a one two combo.
Volkan is rocked!
Volkan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazanov finish him?
Mazanov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Volkan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Volkan looks to clinch but Mazanov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Volkan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitry Mazanov!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Mazanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 1848 p4p, 7949 weight class) and Risto Rytina (ranked 230 p4p, 672 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

183 cm
20
225
4 - 1 - 0
190 cm
19
215
0 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rytina!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Soares misses.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rytina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soares fails with a takedown attempt.
Rytina only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Soares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rytina can pounce on him.
Rytina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rytina lands a head shot.
Rytina throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
Rytina lands with a nice body kick.
Rytina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Rytina catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Soares cracks Rytina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rytina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rytina moves into the clinch.
Rytina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rytina is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rytina has his back to the cage.
Rytina connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soares's face.

Soares manages to break the clinch.

Soares moves into range and clinches up with Rytina.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Soares working hard to break the clinch.

Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rytina moves to clinch but Soares breaks away
and Soares counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rytina connects with a solid leg kick.
Rytina throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rytina.
Soares blocks a head kick by Rytina.
Rytina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rytina throws out a leg kick but Soares moves out of range and Rytina only half commits.
Rytina misses with a hook
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Rytina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rytina was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rytina sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soares gets a double leg takedown into Rytina's guard.
Soares content to stall in guard here.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Rytina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares working some strikes from top position.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soares pushes down on Rytina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soares working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rytina's thigh. Rytina counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Rytina is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
Rytina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rytina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soares sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Gilbervan Soares will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rytina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares throwing a counter right hand but Rytina manages to avoid it.
Soares checks a leg kick.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Soares clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rytina.
Rytina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Rytina manages to pull guard.
Soares advances to half guard.
Soares throws a strike but Rytina avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rytina 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.
Rytina wants to stand up but Soares is controlling him.
Soares stands and throws Rytina's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rytina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soares off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares holding both Rytina 's hands and preventing any damage.
I really don't envy Soares right now.
Rytina avoiding Soares 's attempts to control his hands.

Rytina looking for the choke from the back.

Rytina working for a choke but Soares is defending well.
Soares can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rytina looking to break Soares's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soares remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rytina will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Soares wants to escape the position.

Rytina looking to break Soares's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soares remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rytina will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rytina's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Rytina has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Soares has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares rolls, trying to escape but Rytina keeps control of the position.

Soares fending off the submission attempt from Rytina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rytina is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares prevents Rytina from getting a body triangle.
Rytina has the hooks in. Soares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Soares trying to control the hands but Rytina breaks the grip.
Soares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rytina's guard. Nice work there by Soares.
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Rytina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.


That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytina being controlled here momentarily.
Rytina sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soares pulls Rytina in close to his closed guard and prevents Rytina from doing any damage or advancing position.
Risto Rytina has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rytina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Rytina is predictable there
and Soares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rytina at a distance.
A big left from Soares misses.
Rytina keeps the fight on the outside.
Rytina throws a leg kick but Soares moved away.
Rytina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rytina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares clobbers Rytina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rytina circles away.
Rytina misses with a left hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soares instigates a clinch.
Soares working aggressively here.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rytina jumps guard.
Rytina keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares postures up and lands a big shot to Rytina's brow.
Rytina keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares advances position into side control!
Soares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rytina being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rytina taking a bit of punishment here - Soares scoring with strikes.
Soares cracks Rytina with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Soares works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soares trying to control the action but Rytina is working from the bottom.
Soares tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Soares politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soares prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soares looks up at the clock and then as Rytina takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soares smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Soares tries to advance to mount but Rytina denies him.
Soares remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rytina keeps working.
Soares scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rytina takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytina manages to get back to half guard.
Soares has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Soares landing punches.
Soares postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rytina looks a forlorn figure.
Soares controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares landing shots from mount.
Rytina is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbervan Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soares 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbervan Soares!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 2451 p4p, 3753 weight class) and Indiana Jeans (ranked 305 p4p, 440 weight class). Randleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. 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.

190 cm
20
201
3 - 1 - 0
190 cm
19
218
1 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Indiana Jeans!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeans. Jeans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Indiana Jeans has been cut.
Jeans misses with a few strikes there.
Jeans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jeans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jeans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeans.
Randleman with a nice cross.
Jeans defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman slips a straight right by Jeans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman drops his hands momentarily and Jeans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeans.
Nice jab there from Randleman.
Randleman cracks a nice hook into Jeans's ribs.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jeans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeans fails to land with a series of punches.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Jeans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randleman.
Jeans misses the shot to the body.
Randleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jeans on the side of the head.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Jeans.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeans misses with a hook

and Randleman moves into the clinch.
Randleman creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jeans's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jeans drops to his knees and Randleman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
In his post fight interview, Randy Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
67%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelly William (ranked 2558 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Hydrogen Picogram (ranked 323 p4p, 371 weight class). Picogram has chosen Go Get It - T.I. as his entrance music. 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.

185 cm
27
195
5 - 2 - 0
184 cm
24
185
3 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Hot Spunk


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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelly William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hydrogen Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William lands with a kick to the temple. Picogram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Hydrogen Picogram has been cut.
Picogram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Picogram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
William throws a head kick that misses.
Picogram digs a good hook to William's body.
Picogram fails to land the takedown.
Picogram tries to clinch but fails miserably
and William counters with a series of strikes. Picogram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Picogram lands a nice shot that snaps William's head back.
William leaves Picogram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from William.
William checks the leg kick nicely there.
Picogram fails to land the takedown.
Kelly William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hydrogen Picogram.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram fails with a takedown attempt.
William tries to counter with a takedown but Picogram is quick to defend against it.
Picogram shoots in for a takedown but William shows good takedown defense.
Picogram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has William pinned against the cage. William gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Picogram takes a head kick and keeps coming.
William needs to keep his hands up - Picogram had a free shot at his head there.
William lands with a thumping leg kick.
Picogram with a poor takedown

and William counters with a head kick that drops Picogram to the mat! Picogram scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Picogram is rocked!
William lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Picogram crumples to the floor! William milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kelly William!
Kelly William 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.
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
56%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Smith (ranked 1870 p4p, 3676 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 198 p4p, 341 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cranky Smith's chin.

172 cm
26
155
7 - 0 - 0
173 cm
19
155
2 - 0 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranky Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Itzpapalotltotec to the ground. Itzpapalotltotec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Itzpapalotltotec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Itzpapalotltotec, which made it look bad.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to improve position but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itzpapalotltotec keeps working.
Itzpapalotltotec holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith tries for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itzpapalotltotec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Itzpapalotltotec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Itzpapalotltotec struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec stops Smith from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Itzpapalotltotec has escaped the position, nice work there.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a sweep.
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 Cranky Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itzpapalotltotec pinned against the cage. Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Itzpapalotltotec tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itzpapalotltotec defends it well.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith throwing shots but Itzpapalotltotec is blocking nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itzpapalotltotec is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.

Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Itzpapalotltotec is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Itzpapalotltotec is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith mounts Itzpapalotltotec! Really nice guard pass there!

Smith working for a submission but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping him at bay.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break free.
Smith trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranky Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith shoots in but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Itzpapalotltotec against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith dives in and grabs Itzpapalotltotec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Itzpapalotltotec, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it really well and circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Itzpapalotltotec as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Itzpapalotltotec to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith goes for a double leg but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itzpapalotltotec continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!

A very excited looking Pablo Itzpapalotltotec made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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RATING
29%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Gilchrist (ranked 2526 p4p, 2612 weight class) and John Henry (ranked 253 p4p, 259 weight class). Sonny Gilchrist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

171 cm
27
146
7 - 3 - 0
180 cm
26
158
5 - 2 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Core Combat
Threads of HARDCORE

Distinct Label
Brooklyn Apothecary


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Gilchrist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Henry!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilchrist gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry swings for the body but Gilchrist moves out of range.
Henry lands a head shot.
Gilchrist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Gilchrist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Gilchrist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gilchrist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Gilchrist eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gilchrist wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gilchrist's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henry is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist passes to side control.

Gilchrist is working to tighten his grip on Henry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gilchrist is really squeezing tight and eventually Henry passes out! Gilchrist breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sonny Gilchrist!
After the big win, Sonny Gilchrist made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
John Henry spoke after the fight, saying 'Hang down your head John Henry'.
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Hammer (ranked 1393 p4p, 920 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 199 p4p, 139 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Hammer Time. Payakaroon has chosen ปากหมา (Dog Mouth) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
26
170
8 - 2 - 0
178 cm
20
170
7 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Distinct Label
Brooklyn Apothecary

Threads of HARDCORE
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing


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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Payakaroon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Hammer misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakaroon.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Hammer takes it in his stride.
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!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakaroon on the side of the head.
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
It seemed like Payakaroon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakaroon lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Armand Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!

Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payakaroon defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammer throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
Hammer throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Payakaroon's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon scores with a hook.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.
Payakaroon thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Payakaroon shakes it off.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Hammer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Payakaroon with a jab.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body shot.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Payakaroon.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Hammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a two punch combo.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer misses the body punch
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon 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.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammer walks into a left hand.

Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammer tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Hammer tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws a big counter head kick but Hammer avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Payakaroon coming out on top.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hammer tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Hammer down.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a head kick!
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Hammer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Payakaroon lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon lands with a cross.
Payakaroon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
As Payakaroon tries to get set, Hammer tries to push him back and clinch up but Payakaroon manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hammer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon jabs Hammer right on the nose. Hammer blinks but takes it well.
Payakaroon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head.
Payakaroon is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Hammer throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Hammer tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Payakaroon has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Hammer throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Hammer is rocked!
A short left from Payakaroon.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon is working Hammer over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Payakaroon is working Hammer over against the cage.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Payakaroon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Payakaroon manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Payakaroon get's back to his feet.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot.

Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammer clobbers Payakaroon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Hammer.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armand Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon flicks out a counter leg kick but Hammer steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
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!
Payakaroon throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Hammer's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Payakaroon.
Hammer takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.

Payakaroon moves into the clinch successfully.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!

Samart Payakaroon is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Samart Payakaroon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Armand Hammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym!'.
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